2000 Ford ST 460 vs. 1974 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2000 Ford ST 460 is newer by 26 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford ST 460 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford ST 460 (460 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 378 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford ST 460 should accelerate faster than 1974 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, both vehicles can yield 178 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford ST 460 | 1974 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | ST 460 | Comet |
Year Released | 2000 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 460 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 178 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2800 mm |