2005 Lotus Exige vs. 1975 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1975 Mercury Comet. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercury Comet.
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, 2005 Lotus Exige (237 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercury Comet. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lotus Exige | 1975 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Lotus | Mercury |
Model | Exige | Comet |
Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2800 mm |