1999 Lincoln Blackwood vs. 1973 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1999 Lincoln Blackwood is newer by 26 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln Blackwood is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Blackwood weights approximately 490 kg more than 1973 Mercury Comet.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Lincoln Blackwood (481 Nm) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Comet. (205 Nm). This means 1999 Lincoln Blackwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Lincoln Blackwood | 1973 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Lincoln | Mercury |
Model | Blackwood | Comet |
Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 3271 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 83 HP |
Torque | 481 Nm | 205 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2630 mm |