1970 Audi Super 90 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, both 1970 Audi Super 90 and 1970 Mercury Comet were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 5 more horse power than 1970 Audi Super 90. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1970 Audi Super 90.
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) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Audi Super 90. (149 Nm). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Audi Super 90.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Audi Super 90 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Audi | Mercury |
Model | Super 90 | Comet |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1759 cc | 3270 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 209 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2630 mm |