1970 Mercury Comet vs. 1987 Opel Senator

To start off, 1987 Opel Senator 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, 1987 Opel Senator (140 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Senator weights approximately 244 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.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1987 Opel Senator (205 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (176 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1987 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.

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