1970 Mercury Comet vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1976 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 6 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mitsubishi Galant (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 55 kg more than 1976 Mitsubishi Galant.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mercury Comet (176 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Galant. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Comet | 1976 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Comet | Galant |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1995 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 | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2520 mm |
