1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2007 Renault Clio
To start off, 2007 Renault Clio 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 Renault Clio (97 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Clio weights approximately 420 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, 2007 Renault Clio, 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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Comet | 2007 Renault Clio | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Comet | Clio |
Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2580 mm |