1970 Mercury Comet vs. 1969 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1970 Mercury Comet is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Volkswagen 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Volkswagen 1600 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) has 45 more horse power than 1969 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1969 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 340 kg more than 1969 Volkswagen 1600. 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 (249 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Comet | 1969 Volkswagen 1600 | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Comet | 1600 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 249 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 69 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 40 L |