2003 Cadillac CTS vs. 1974 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2003 Cadillac CTS is newer by 29 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 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac CTS (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Comet. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 400 kg more than 1974 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, 2003 Cadillac CTS (245 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Comet. (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac CTS | 1974 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | CTS | Comet |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 3272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.3 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2630 mm |
