1976 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1976 Chrysler Valiant 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 Chrysler Valiant (91 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 390 kg more than 1976 Chrysler Valiant.
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 @ 1800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chrysler Valiant. (123 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chrysler Valiant.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Chrysler Valiant | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
Model | Valiant | Comet |
Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1439 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2630 mm |