1970 Mercury Comet vs. 1995 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1995 Toyota Celica is newer by 25 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, 1995 Toyota Celica (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 175 kg more than 1995 Toyota Celica.
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, 1995 Toyota Celica, 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 (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Celica. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Comet | 1995 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Comet | Celica |
Year Released | 1970 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |