1984 Buick LeSabre vs. 1974 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1984 Buick LeSabre is newer by 10 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick LeSabre (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Comet. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 376 kg more than 1974 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Comet. (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1984 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick LeSabre | 1974 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | LeSabre | Comet |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2630 mm |
