1970 Mercury Comet vs. 1991 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1991 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 21 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 1991 Nissan Bluebird. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1991 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 210 kg more than 1991 Nissan Bluebird. 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, 1991 Nissan Bluebird, 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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Nissan Bluebird. (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Comet | 1991 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Comet | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2560 mm |
