2000 Ford Focus vs. 1973 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2000 Ford Focus is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Comet (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2000 Ford Focus. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Comet weights approximately 30 kg more than 2000 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 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 1973 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Focus, 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, 1973 Mercury Comet (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Focus. (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Focus | 1973 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Focus | Comet |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 3271 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2630 mm |
