1977 Ford Fiesta vs. 1973 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1977 Ford Fiesta is newer by 4 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Comet (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1977 Ford Fiesta. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Comet weights approximately 385 kg more than 1977 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Mercury Comet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1973 Mercury Comet (179 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Fiesta. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Fiesta | 1973 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Fiesta | Comet |
Year Released | 1977 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 835 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2800 mm |