1976 Holden Statesman vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1976 Holden Statesman 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 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Statesman (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Holden Statesman weights approximately 315 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, 1976 Holden Statesman (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (176 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Holden Statesman | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Holden | Mercury |
| Model | Statesman | Comet |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5040 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2630 mm |
