1971 Mercury Comet vs. 1957 MG MGA
To start off, 1971 Mercury Comet is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 MG MGA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 MG MGA would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 MG MGA (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 MG MGA should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Comet weights approximately 320 kg more than 1957 MG MGA.
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 Mercury Comet (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 MG MGA. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mercury Comet | 1957 MG MGA | |
Make | Mercury | MG |
Model | Comet | MGA |
Year Released | 1971 | 1957 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2390 mm |