1985 Hyundai Pony vs. 1975 Mercury Comet

To start off, 1985 Hyundai Pony is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mercury Comet (74 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1985 Hyundai Pony. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1985 Hyundai Pony. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Comet weights approximately 540 kg more than 1985 Hyundai Pony. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1975 Mercury Comet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Hyundai Pony, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1975 Mercury Comet (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Hyundai Pony. (96 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Hyundai Pony.

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