2004 Maserati Coupe vs. 1974 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2004 Maserati Coupe 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 4,245 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Maserati Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Maserati Coupe (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Comet. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Maserati Coupe weights approximately 500 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, 2004 Maserati Coupe (451 Nm) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Comet. (206 Nm). This means 2004 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Maserati Coupe | 1974 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercury |
| Model | Coupe | Comet |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4245 cc | 3272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2630 mm |
