1970 Mercury Comet vs. 1956 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1970 Mercury Comet is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Trabant P 70 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 76 more horse power than 1956 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1956 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 500 kg more than 1956 Trabant P 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mercury Comet (249 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Comet | 1956 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Mercury | Trabant |
| Model | Comet | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2390 mm |
