1994 Mazda 626 vs. 1974 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1994 Mazda 626 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mazda 626 (108 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Comet. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Comet.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Mercury Comet (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Mazda 626 | 1974 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | 626 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2630 mm |
