1970 Mercury Comet vs. 1955 Renault Colorale
To start off, 1970 Mercury Comet is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Renault Colorale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Renault Colorale would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Comet (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1955 Renault Colorale. (51 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1955 Renault Colorale. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Renault Colorale weights approximately 235 kg more than 1970 Mercury Comet.
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:
1970 Mercury Comet | 1955 Renault Colorale | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Comet | Colorale |
Year Released | 1970 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2670 mm |