1984 Holden Commodore vs. 1974 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1984 Holden Commodore 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 3,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Holden Commodore (142 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Comet. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Commodore weights approximately 50 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 Holden Commodore (266 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Comet. (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Holden Commodore | 1974 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Holden | Mercury |
| Model | Commodore | Comet |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3296 cc | 3272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2630 mm |
