1970 Mercury Comet vs. 1991 Nissan Pulsar
To start off, 1991 Nissan Pulsar 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Comet (137 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1991 Nissan Pulsar. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1991 Nissan Pulsar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 310 kg more than 1991 Nissan Pulsar. 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 Pulsar, 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 (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Nissan Pulsar. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Nissan Pulsar.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Comet | 1991 Nissan Pulsar | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Comet | Pulsar |
Year Released | 1970 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2440 mm |