1970 Mercury Comet vs. 1993 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, 1993 Nissan 100 NX is newer by 23 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, 1993 Nissan 100 NX (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan 100 NX should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 215 kg more than 1993 Nissan 100 NX.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mercury Comet (249 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan 100 NX. (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan 100 NX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Comet | 1993 Nissan 100 NX | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Comet | 100 NX |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
