1964 Holden EH vs. 1971 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1971 Mercury Comet is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Holden EH. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Holden EH would be higher. At 2,929 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Holden EH is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Holden EH (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Holden EH should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Comet weights approximately 35 kg more than 1964 Holden EH.
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, 1964 Holden EH (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Comet. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1964 Holden EH will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Holden EH | 1971 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Holden | Mercury |
Model | EH | Comet |
Year Released | 1964 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2929 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2630 mm |