1995 Mazda MX-3 vs. 1975 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1995 Mazda MX-3 is newer by 20 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, 1995 Mazda MX-3 (106 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1975 Mercury Comet. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda MX-3 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Comet weights approximately 371 kg more than 1995 Mazda MX-3.
Because 1975 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 1975 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Mazda MX-3, 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, 1975 Mercury Comet (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda MX-3. (134 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda MX-3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mazda MX-3 | 1975 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | MX-3 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1059 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2800 mm |
