2004 Bugatti Veyron vs. 1974 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2004 Bugatti Veyron is newer by 30 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 6,255 cc (16 cylinders), 2004 Bugatti Veyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bugatti Veyron (547 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 464 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Comet. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Comet.
Because 2004 Bugatti Veyron is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Bugatti Veyron will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Bugatti Veyron (650 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 444 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Comet. (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 Bugatti Veyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bugatti Veyron | 1974 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Bugatti | Mercury |
| Model | Veyron | Comet |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6255 cc | 3272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 547 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2630 mm |
