1975 Ford Torino vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1975 Ford Torino is newer by 5 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. Both 1975 Ford Torino and 1970 Mercury Comet are equipped with a 4,092 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Comet (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1975 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Torino weights approximately 300 kg more than 1970 Mercury Comet.
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, 1975 Ford Torino (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (249 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Torino | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Torino | Comet |
Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 249 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 57 L |