1970 Mercury Comet vs. 1982 Opel Senator
To start off, 1982 Opel Senator is newer by 12 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 30 kg more than 1982 Opel Senator.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Comet | 1982 Opel Senator | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Comet | Senator |
Year Released | 1970 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2690 mm |