1971 Mercury Comet vs. 2011 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayman is newer by 40 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 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayman (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 130 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, 2011 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Comet. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mercury Comet | 2011 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Comet | Cayman |
Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1306 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2416 mm |