1971 Mercury Comet vs. 1977 Plymouth Horizon
To start off, 1977 Plymouth Horizon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercury Comet (81 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1977 Plymouth Horizon. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1977 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Comet weights approximately 220 kg more than 1977 Plymouth Horizon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 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 1971 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Plymouth Horizon, 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, 1971 Mercury Comet (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Plymouth Horizon. (122 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Plymouth Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mercury Comet | 1977 Plymouth Horizon | |
Make | Mercury | Plymouth |
Model | Comet | Horizon |
Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1715 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 75 HP |
Torque | 175 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2530 mm |