1999 Ford Expedition vs. 1974 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1999 Ford Expedition is newer by 25 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Expedition (238 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Comet. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1140 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 1999 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Ford Expedition 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, 1999 Ford Expedition (397 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Comet. (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Expedition | 1974 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Expedition | Comet |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 3272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 397 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2630 mm |
