1970 Mercury Comet vs. 1991 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1991 Peugeot 504 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Peugeot 504 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 100 kg more than 1991 Peugeot 504.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Comet | 1991 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Comet | 504 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2750 mm |
