1970 Mercury Comet vs. 1992 Porsche 911
To start off, 1992 Porsche 911 is newer by 22 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, 1992 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 95 kg more than 1992 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Comet | 1992 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Comet | 911 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 3163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1260 mm |