1971 Mercury Comet vs. 1997 Proton Saloon
To start off, 1997 Proton Saloon is newer by 26 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, 1971 Mercury Comet (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1997 Proton Saloon. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1997 Proton Saloon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Comet weights approximately 270 kg more than 1997 Proton Saloon. 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, 1997 Proton Saloon, 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, 1971 Mercury Comet (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Proton Saloon. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Proton Saloon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mercury Comet | 1997 Proton Saloon | |
| Make | Mercury | Proton |
| Model | Comet | Saloon |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2390 mm |
