1971 Mercury Comet vs. 1986 Opel Omega
To start off, 1986 Opel Omega is newer by 15 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, 1986 Opel Omega (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Comet weights approximately 25 kg more than 1986 Opel Omega.
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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Omega. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mercury Comet | 1986 Opel Omega | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Comet | Omega |
Year Released | 1971 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2740 mm |