1971 Mercury Comet vs. 1995 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1995 Renault Laguna 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 Renault Laguna (97 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Laguna weights approximately 215 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 Renault Laguna, 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 Renault Laguna (200 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Comet. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1995 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mercury Comet | 1995 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Comet | Laguna |
Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1868 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |