1970 Mercury Comet vs. 1987 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1987 Opel Kadett is newer by 17 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Comet (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1987 Opel Kadett. (81 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Kadett.
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, 1987 Opel Kadett, 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 (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Kadett. (132 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Comet | 1987 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Comet | Kadett |
Year Released | 1970 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |