1967 Alpine A vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1970 Mercury Comet is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alpine A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alpine A would be higher. At 3,270 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Comet (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1967 Alpine A. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1967 Alpine A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 520 kg more than 1967 Alpine A. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alpine A | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Alpine | Mercury |
Model | A | Comet |
Year Released | 1967 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1468 cc | 3270 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2630 mm |