1986 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1975 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1986 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 11 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, 1986 Ford Thunderbird (162 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1975 Mercury Comet. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Comet weights approximately 52 kg more than 1986 Ford Thunderbird.
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, 1986 Ford Thunderbird (241 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercury Comet. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Thunderbird | 1975 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Thunderbird | Comet |
Year Released | 1986 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1378 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2800 mm |