1961 Cadillac 62 vs. 1971 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1971 Mercury Comet is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac 62 (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 891 kg more than 1971 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 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac 62 | 1971 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | 62 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2800 mm |
