1971 Mercury Comet vs. 1987 Opel Senator
To start off, 1987 Opel Senator is newer by 16 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 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Opel Senator (178 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Senator weights approximately 316 kg more than 1971 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1987 Opel Senator (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Comet. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1987 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mercury Comet | 1987 Opel Senator | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Comet | Senator |
Year Released | 1971 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2690 mm |