1970 Mercury Comet vs. 1987 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1987 Pontiac Bonneville 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Pontiac Bonneville (150 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 194 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 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 Pontiac Bonneville, 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, 1987 Pontiac Bonneville (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (209 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1987 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Comet | 1987 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
Model | Comet | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1970 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1504 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2820 mm |