1970 Mercury Comet vs. 1959 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1970 Mercury Comet is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Renault Dauphine 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 49 more horse power than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 588 kg more than 1959 Renault Dauphine. 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) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Comet | 1959 Renault Dauphine | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Comet | Dauphine |
Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 45 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2280 mm |