1970 Mercury Comet vs. 1990 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1990 Mercury Tracer is newer by 20 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, 1970 Mercury Comet (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 125 kg more than 1990 Mercury Tracer. 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, 1990 Mercury Tracer, 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 (209 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Comet | 1990 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Mercury | Mercury |
Model | Comet | Tracer |
Year Released | 1970 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3270 cc | 1859 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |