1971 Mercury Comet vs. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire 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 Pontiac Sunfire (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire weights approximately 461 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, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire, 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 Pontiac Sunfire (176 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Comet. (175 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Sunfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mercury Comet | 1995 Pontiac Sunfire | |
Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
Model | Comet | Sunfire |
Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 176 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1681 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2650 mm |