1970 Mercury Comet vs. 1970 Simca 1100
To start off, both 1970 Mercury Comet and 1970 Simca 1100 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 Mercury Comet (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1970 Simca 1100. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1970 Simca 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 270 kg more than 1970 Simca 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Mercury Comet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Simca 1100, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Simca 1100. (91 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Simca 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Comet | 1970 Simca 1100 | |
| Make | Mercury | Simca |
| Model | Comet | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1203 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2530 mm |
