2009 Dodge Charger vs. 1974 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 35 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (368 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Comet. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 740 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.
Because 2009 Dodge Charger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Dodge Charger (536 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Comet. (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Charger | 1974 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Charger | Comet |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 3272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 368 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2630 mm |
