1971 Holden Torana vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1971 Holden Torana is newer by 1 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, 1971 Holden Torana (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 180 kg more than 1971 Holden Torana.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1971 Holden Torana (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (209 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Torana | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Holden | Mercury |
Model | Torana | Comet |
Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2834 cc | 3270 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2630 mm |