1970 Mercury Comet vs. 1977 Chrysler Centura
To start off, 1977 Chrysler Centura is newer by 7 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, 1977 Chrysler Centura (118 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chrysler Centura should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 194 kg more than 1977 Chrysler Centura.
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, 1970 Mercury Comet (209 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Chrysler Centura. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Chrysler Centura.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Comet | 1977 Chrysler Centura | |
Make | Mercury | Chrysler |
Model | Comet | Centura |
Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2680 mm |