1993 De Tomaso Bigua vs. 1975 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua is newer by 18 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 De Tomaso Bigua is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua (283 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1975 Mercury Comet. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Comet weights approximately 380 kg more than 1993 De Tomaso Bigua.
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, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercury Comet. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Bigua will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 De Tomaso Bigua | 1975 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Mercury |
| Model | Bigua | Comet |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2800 mm |
