2001 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1973 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 28 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 372 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 694 kg more than 1973 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, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Comet. (179 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1973 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
| Model | Vanquish | Comet |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1914 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2800 mm |
