1975 Mercury Comet vs. 2010 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 35 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1975 Mercury Comet. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1096 kg more than 1975 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercury Comet. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Mercury Comet | 2010 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Mercury | Ford |
Model | Comet | Expedition |
Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2526 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3023 mm |