1970 Mercury Comet vs. 1983 Seat Ronda

To start off, 1983 Seat Ronda 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Comet (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1983 Seat Ronda. (62 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1983 Seat Ronda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 450 kg more than 1983 Seat Ronda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1970 Mercury Comet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Seat Ronda, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (249 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Seat Ronda. (90 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Seat Ronda.

Compare all specifications:

1970 Mercury Comet 1983 Seat Ronda
Make Mercury Seat
Model Comet Ronda
Year Released 1970 1983
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4092 cc 1193 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 98 HP 62 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 249 Nm 90 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93.5 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.3 mm 67.5 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1350 kg 900 kg
Vehicle Length 4800 mm 4020 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2460 mm


 

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