1975 Mercury Comet vs. 1994 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1994 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 19 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 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1975 Mercury Comet. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Comet weights approximately 146 kg more than 1994 Plymouth Prowler.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1994 Plymouth Prowler (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercury Comet. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mercury Comet | 1994 Plymouth Prowler | |
| Make | Mercury | Plymouth |
| Model | Comet | Prowler |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3272 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2880 mm |
