1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2007 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2007 Opel Corsa is newer by 37 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, 2007 Opel Corsa (106 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 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 130 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Corsa. (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Comet | 2007 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Comet | Corsa |
Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2720 mm |