1970 Mercury Comet vs. 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 14 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 3,431 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser (97 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Because 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (176 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Comet | 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Comet | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1970 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 3431 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |