1974 Buick Centurion vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1974 Buick Centurion is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick Centurion (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Centurion weights approximately 720 kg more than 1970 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, 1974 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (249 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Buick Centurion | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | Centurion | Comet |
Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 249 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2800 mm |