1969 Ford Capri vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1970 Mercury Comet is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 270 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri.
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, 1970 Mercury Comet (209 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (199 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Capri | Comet |
Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 199 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2800 mm |