1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2002 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2002 Tata Indigo is newer by 32 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, 1970 Mercury Comet (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2002 Tata Indigo. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2002 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 200 kg more than 2002 Tata Indigo. 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, 2002 Tata Indigo, 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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Tata Indigo. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Comet | 2002 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Mercury | Tata |
| Model | Comet | Indigo |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2002 |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |
