1971 Mercury Comet vs. 1969 MG MGC
To start off, 1971 Mercury Comet is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 MG MGC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 MG MGC would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 MG MGC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 MG MGC (148 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 MG MGC should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet.
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 (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 MG MGC. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 MG MGC.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mercury Comet | 1969 MG MGC | |
Make | Mercury | MG |
Model | Comet | MGC |
Year Released | 1971 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2912 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2560 mm |