1970 Mercury Comet vs. 1997 Peugeot 605
To start off, 1997 Peugeot 605 is newer by 27 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Peugeot 605 (136 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Peugeot 605 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Peugeot 605 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1970 Mercury Comet. 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, 1997 Peugeot 605, 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, 1997 Peugeot 605 (180 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (176 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1997 Peugeot 605 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Comet | 1997 Peugeot 605 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Comet | 605 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2810 mm |
