1961 Austin Princess vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1970 Mercury Comet is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin Princess would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin Princess weights approximately 830 kg more than 1970 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, 1961 Austin Princess (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (249 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1961 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin Princess | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | Princess | Comet |
Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 249 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 57 L |