1957 Isuzu Minx vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1970 Mercury Comet is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Isuzu Minx. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Isuzu Minx would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Comet (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1957 Isuzu Minx. (45 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1957 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 270 kg more than 1957 Isuzu Minx. 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, 1970 Mercury Comet (176 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Isuzu Minx. (91 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Isuzu Minx | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Isuzu | Mercury |
| Model | Minx | Comet |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2630 mm |
