2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1973 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 27 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, 2000 Caterham 7 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Comet. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Comet weights approximately 760 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7.
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, 2000 Caterham 7 (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Comet. (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 7 | 1973 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Caterham | Mercury |
Model | 7 | Comet |
Year Released | 2000 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 3271 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2630 mm |