1971 Mercury Comet vs. 2000 Opel Omega

To start off, 2000 Opel Omega is newer by 29 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Omega (305 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Omega weights approximately 90 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, 2000 Opel Omega (450 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Comet. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Comet.

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