1983 Mazda 323 vs. 1974 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1983 Mazda 323 is newer by 9 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Comet (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1983 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1983 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Comet weights approximately 370 kg more than 1983 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Mercury Comet (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Mazda 323 | 1974 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | 323 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1071 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2800 mm |
