1976 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda 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 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 678 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
| Model | Lagonda | Comet |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2028 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 57 L |
