1971 Mercury Comet vs. 1992 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1992 Toyota Camry is newer by 21 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, 1992 Toyota Camry (134 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Camry weights approximately 130 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.
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, 1992 Toyota Camry, 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, 1992 Toyota Camry (197 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Comet. (175 Nm). This means 1992 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mercury Comet | 1992 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Comet | Camry |
Year Released | 1971 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 197 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |