1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2008 Opel Corsa is newer by 38 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 3,270 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Corsa (189 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 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 17 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 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, 2008 Opel Corsa (230 Nm @ 1980 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (209 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Comet | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Comet | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3270 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1980 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1203 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2520 mm |
