1975 Mercury Comet vs. 1990 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1990 Peugeot 504 is newer by 15 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, 1990 Peugeot 504 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1975 Mercury Comet. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Comet weights approximately 260 kg more than 1990 Peugeot 504.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Mercury Comet | 1990 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Comet | 504 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2750 mm |