1971 Mercury Comet vs. 1992 Volvo 440
To start off, 1992 Volvo 440 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 Volvo 440 (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Volvo 440 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Comet weights approximately 130 kg more than 1992 Volvo 440.
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 Volvo 440, 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, both vehicles can yield 175 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mercury Comet | 1992 Volvo 440 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Comet | 440 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2650 mm |
