2006 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1975 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2006 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 31 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, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1975 Mercury Comet. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Comet weights approximately 301 kg more than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
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, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercury Comet. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mazda RX-8 | 1975 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | RX-8 | Comet |
Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1311 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |