1971 Mercury Comet vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 34 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 2,995 cc, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (194 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 791 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 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (295 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mercury Comet | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Comet | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2995 cc |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 2015 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2710 mm |