1980 Mazda 929 vs. 1974 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1980 Mazda 929 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, both vehicles can yield 83 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Comet weights approximately 70 kg more than 1980 Mazda 929.
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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mazda 929. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mazda 929 | 1974 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | 929 | Comet |
Year Released | 1980 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2630 mm |