1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2005 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2005 Opel Corsa is newer by 35 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, 2005 Opel Corsa (87 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 340 kg more than 2005 Opel Corsa.
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, 2005 Opel Corsa, 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 (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Comet | 2005 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Comet | Corsa |
Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 880 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2440 mm |