1970 Mercury Comet vs. 1951 Tatra T600
To start off, 1970 Mercury Comet is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Tatra T600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Tatra T600 would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Comet (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1951 Tatra T600. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1951 Tatra T600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 50 kg more than 1951 Tatra T600. 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, 1970 Mercury Comet (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Tatra T600. (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Tatra T600.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Comet | 1951 Tatra T600 | |
Make | Mercury | Tatra |
Model | Comet | T600 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2710 mm |