1970 Mercury Comet vs. 1972 Renault 5
To start off, 1972 Renault 5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Comet 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 @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1972 Renault 5. (33 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1972 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 635 kg more than 1972 Renault 5. 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, 1972 Renault 5, 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 (249 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Renault 5. (53 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Comet | 1972 Renault 5 | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Comet | 5 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 249 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |