1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2004 Renault Wind
To start off, 2004 Renault Wind is newer by 34 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, 2004 Renault Wind (134 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Wind should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 420 kg more than 2004 Renault Wind.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Wind. (196 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Wind.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Comet | 2004 Renault Wind | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Comet | Wind |
Year Released | 1970 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2590 mm |