1976 Holden Sunbird vs. 1973 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1976 Holden Sunbird 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 2,832 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Holden Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Sunbird (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Sunbird should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Comet weights approximately 75 kg more than 1976 Holden Sunbird.
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 Holden Sunbird (224 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Comet. (179 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Sunbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Holden Sunbird | 1973 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Holden | Mercury |
| Model | Sunbird | Comet |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2832 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2800 mm |
