1976 Dodge Aspen vs. 1973 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1976 Dodge Aspen is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Dodge Aspen (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Comet. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 245 kg more than 1973 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, 1976 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Comet. (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1976 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Dodge Aspen | 1973 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Aspen | Comet |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 3271 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
