1970 Mercury Comet vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 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 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (317 HP) has 236 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet.
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, 1990 Porsche 928 (430 Nm) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (176 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Comet | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Comet | 928 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 4957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 317 HP |
Torque | 176 Nm | 430 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2500 mm |