1971 Mercury Comet vs. 2004 Seat Inca Kombi

To start off, 2004 Seat Inca Kombi 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, 1971 Mercury Comet (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2004 Seat Inca Kombi. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Inca Kombi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Comet weights approximately 185 kg more than 2004 Seat Inca Kombi. 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 Seat Inca Kombi, 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Inca Kombi. (107 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Inca Kombi.

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