1971 Mercury Comet vs. 2000 Toyota Echo
To start off, 2000 Toyota Echo 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercury Comet (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Echo. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Echo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Comet weights approximately 284 kg more than 2000 Toyota Echo. 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, 2000 Toyota Echo, 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 (178 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Echo. (122 Nm). This means 1971 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Echo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mercury Comet | 2000 Toyota Echo | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Comet | Echo |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2380 mm |
