1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2007 Renault Twingo
To start off, 2007 Renault Twingo 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 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 39 more horse power than 2007 Renault Twingo. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 375 kg more than 2007 Renault Twingo. 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 Twingo, 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 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Twingo. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Twingo.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Comet | 2007 Renault Twingo | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Comet | Twingo |
Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1149 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 76.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2350 mm |