1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2010 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2010 Tata Indigo is newer by 40 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, 2010 Tata Indigo (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tata Indigo should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 215 kg more than 2010 Tata Indigo.
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, 2010 Tata Indigo, 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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Indigo. (120 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Comet | 2010 Tata Indigo | |
Make | Mercury | Tata |
Model | Comet | Indigo |
Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1404 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2460 mm |