1970 Mercury Comet vs. 1986 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 1986 Toyota Hilux is newer by 16 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, 1986 Toyota Hilux (122 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 160 kg more than 1970 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Toyota Hilux 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, 1986 Toyota Hilux 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, 1970 Mercury Comet (209 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Hilux. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Comet | 1986 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Comet | Hilux |
Year Released | 1970 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3270 cc | 2237 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2850 mm |