1965 Austin A 90 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1970 Mercury Comet is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Austin A 90 (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin A 90 weights approximately 260 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, 1965 Austin A 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (209 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1965 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Austin A 90 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | A 90 | Comet |
Year Released | 1965 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2800 mm |