2005 Mazda Etude vs. 1975 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2005 Mazda Etude 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 Mazda Etude (99 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1975 Mercury Comet. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Etude should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Comet weights approximately 385 kg more than 2005 Mazda Etude.
Because 1975 Mercury Comet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Etude, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1975 Mercury Comet (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Etude. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Etude.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Etude | 1975 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Etude | Comet |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 3272 cc |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1430 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2800 mm |
