2000 Chevrolet SSR vs. 1975 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet SSR is newer by 25 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 5,324 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet SSR (300 HP) has 226 more horse power than 1975 Mercury Comet. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet SSR weights approximately 720 kg more than 1975 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Chevrolet SSR (481 Nm) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercury Comet. (197 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet SSR | 1975 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | SSR | Comet |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5324 cc | 3272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2150 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |
