1995 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1973 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1995 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 22 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 4,554 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Land Rover Range Rover (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1973 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Range Rover (381 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Comet. (179 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1995 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Comet. 1995 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 1973 Mercury Comet has manual transmission. 1973 Mercury Comet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Land Rover Range Rover | 1973 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
| Model | Range Rover | Comet |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4554 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2220 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2800 mm |
