1970 Mercury Comet vs. 1976 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1976 Subaru Leone 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 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Comet (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1976 Subaru Leone. (71 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1976 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 360 kg more than 1976 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Subaru Leone is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Subaru Leone will offer significantly more control. 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 (209 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Subaru Leone. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Comet | 1976 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Mercury | Subaru |
Model | Comet | Leone |
Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2450 mm |