1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 110 is newer by 6 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 110 (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 490 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 110.
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, 1970 Mercury Comet (176 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alpine A 110 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Alpine | Mercury |
Model | A 110 | Comet |
Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1646 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 176 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2630 mm |