1970 Mercury Comet vs. 1956 Rover P4
To start off, 1970 Mercury Comet is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Rover P4 (108 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Rover P4 weights approximately 266 kg more than 1970 Mercury Comet. 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, 1956 Rover P4 (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (176 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1956 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Comet | 1956 Rover P4 | |
Make | Mercury | Rover |
Model | Comet | P4 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1486 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2830 mm |