2007 Lincoln Mark LT vs. 1974 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2007 Lincoln Mark LT is newer by 33 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lincoln Mark LT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lincoln Mark LT (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Comet. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lincoln Mark LT should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lincoln Mark LT weights approximately 1355 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, 2007 Lincoln Mark LT (523 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Comet. (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Lincoln Mark LT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lincoln Mark LT | 1974 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercury |
| Model | Mark LT | Comet |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 523 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2575 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5690 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2630 mm |
