1993 Ford Scorpio vs. 1973 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1993 Ford Scorpio is newer by 20 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Scorpio (114 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Comet.
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 Ford Scorpio (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Comet. (179 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Scorpio | 1973 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Scorpio | Comet |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2800 mm |
