1975 Mercury Comet vs. 1995 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 1995 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 20 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, 1995 Toyota RAV4 (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1975 Mercury Comet. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Comet weights approximately 130 kg more than 1995 Toyota RAV4.
Because 1995 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Toyota RAV4 will offer significantly more control. 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota RAV4. (172 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1975 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mercury Comet | 1995 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Comet | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2450 mm |
