2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 1974 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Express 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 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Comet. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1146 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Express (353 Nm) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Comet. (206 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 1974 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Express | Comet |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 3272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 2366 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2630 mm |
