1991 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1973 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Comet. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 550 kg more than 1973 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, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Comet. (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Chevrolet Caprice | 1973 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Caprice | Comet |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5001 cc | 3271 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2630 mm |
