1971 Mercury Comet vs. 1994 Rover 100
To start off, 1994 Rover 100 is newer by 23 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, 1994 Rover 100 (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 100 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Comet weights approximately 354 kg more than 1994 Rover 100.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Mercury Comet (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mercury Comet | 1994 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Mercury | Rover |
| Model | Comet | 100 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
