1995 Cadillac Seville vs. 1974 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1995 Cadillac Seville is newer by 21 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 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Cadillac Seville (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 525 kg more than 1974 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Mercury Comet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Cadillac Seville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1995 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Comet. 1995 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1974 Mercury Comet has manual transmission. 1974 Mercury Comet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Cadillac Seville | 1974 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | Seville | Comet |
Year Released | 1995 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2800 mm |