1970 Mercury Comet vs. 1970 Porsche 914
To start off, both 1970 Mercury Comet and 1970 Porsche 914 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Porsche 914 (125 HP) has 44 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet.
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, both vehicles can yield 176 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Comet | 1970 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Comet | 914 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 125 HP |
Torque | 176 Nm | 176 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 290 mm |