1971 Mercury Comet vs. 1979 Renault 15
To start off, 1979 Renault 15 is newer by 8 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 (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1979 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1979 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Comet weights approximately 259 kg more than 1979 Renault 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Mercury Comet (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mercury Comet | 1979 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Comet | 15 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2440 mm |
