1971 Mercury Comet vs. 1996 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1996 Venturi Coupe is newer by 25 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, 1996 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Venturi Coupe weights approximately 31 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1996 Venturi Coupe (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mercury Comet | 1996 Venturi Coupe | |
Make | Mercury | Venturi |
Model | Comet | Coupe |
Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |