1975 Mercury Comet vs. 1988 Renault 25
To start off, 1988 Renault 25 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Renault 25 (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1975 Mercury Comet. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Renault 25 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Comet weights approximately 285 kg more than 1988 Renault 25.
Because 1975 Mercury Comet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Renault 25, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Mercury Comet (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault 25. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault 25.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Mercury Comet | 1988 Renault 25 | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Comet | 25 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2730 mm |