1959 DKW F 93 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1970 Mercury Comet is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 DKW F 93. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 DKW F 93 would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Comet (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1959 DKW F 93. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1959 DKW F 93. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 352 kg more than 1959 DKW F 93. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 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 1970 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 DKW F 93, 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, 1970 Mercury Comet (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DKW F 93. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DKW F 93.
Compare all specifications:
1959 DKW F 93 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | DKW | Mercury |
Model | F 93 | Comet |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 896 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2630 mm |