1980 Chrysler 1609 vs. 1974 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1980 Chrysler 1609 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Chrysler 1609 (101 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Comet. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Chrysler 1609 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Comet weights approximately 120 kg more than 1980 Chrysler 1609.
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, 1974 Mercury Comet (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Chrysler 1609. (144 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Chrysler 1609.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Chrysler 1609 | 1974 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
Model | 1609 | Comet |
Year Released | 1980 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1812 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2630 mm |