1970 Mercury Comet vs. 1983 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1983 Nissan Sunny is newer by 13 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 3,270 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Comet (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 405 kg more than 1983 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mercury Comet (209 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Sunny. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Comet | 1983 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Comet | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3270 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |
