1971 Mercury Comet vs. 1980 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1980 Triumph TR7 is newer by 9 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, 1980 Triumph TR7 (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Triumph TR7 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Comet weights approximately 175 kg more than 1980 Triumph TR7.
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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Triumph TR7. (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Triumph TR7.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mercury Comet | 1980 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Mercury | Triumph |
Model | Comet | TR7 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2170 mm |