1971 Mercury Comet vs. 1995 Buick Century
To start off, 1995 Buick Century is newer by 24 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, 1995 Buick Century (119 HP) has 37 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (82 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet.
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, 1995 Buick Century, 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, 1995 Buick Century (180 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm). This means 1995 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Comet. 1995 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1971 Mercury Comet has manual transmission. 1971 Mercury Comet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mercury Comet | 1995 Buick Century | |
Make | Mercury | Buick |
Model | Comet | Century |
Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 119 HP |
Torque | 178 Nm | 180 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4803 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1364 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2662 mm |