1971 Mercury Comet vs. 2004 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2004 Peugeot 307 is newer by 33 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, 2004 Peugeot 307 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 126 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, 2004 Peugeot 307, 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 @ 1800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Peugeot 307. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mercury Comet | 2004 Peugeot 307 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Comet | 307 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2600 mm |