1999 Mazda RX-01 vs. 1973 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1999 Mazda RX-01 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 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mazda RX-01 (217 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Comet. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Comet.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Mazda RX-01 (216 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Comet. (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1999 Mazda RX-01 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mazda RX-01 | 1973 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | RX-01 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2610 cc | 3271 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2630 mm |
