1970 Mercury Comet vs. 1980 Zastava 750
To start off, 1980 Zastava 750 is newer by 10 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, 1970 Mercury Comet (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1980 Zastava 750. (30 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1980 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 580 kg more than 1980 Zastava 750. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Zastava 750. (51 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Zastava 750.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Comet | 1980 Zastava 750 | |
Make | Mercury | Zastava |
Model | Comet | 750 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 51 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2010 mm |