1971 Mercury Comet vs. 2011 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2011 Tesla Roadster 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. In terms of performance, 2011 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tesla Roadster weights approximately 15 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 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Comet. (175 Nm). This means 2011 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mercury Comet | 2011 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | Mercury | Tesla |
Model | Comet | Roadster |
Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 370 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2352 mm |