1970 Mercury Comet vs. 1963 MG MGB
To start off, 1970 Mercury Comet is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 MG MGB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 MG MGB would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 MG MGB (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 MG MGB should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 320 kg more than 1963 MG MGB.
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 (176 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 MG MGB. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 MG MGB.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Comet | 1963 MG MGB | |
Make | Mercury | MG |
Model | Comet | MGB |
Year Released | 1970 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2320 mm |