1994 Mazda 323 vs. 1975 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1994 Mazda 323 is newer by 19 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, both vehicles can yield 74 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Comet weights approximately 445 kg more than 1994 Mazda 323.
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, 1975 Mercury Comet (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 323. (103 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1975 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Mazda 323 | 1975 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | 323 | Comet |
Year Released | 1994 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1322 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 103 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2800 mm |