1977 Buick Skyhawk vs. 1971 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1977 Buick Skyhawk is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick Skyhawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Skyhawk weights approximately 111 kg more than 1971 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. 1977 Buick Skyhawk has automatic transmission and 1971 Mercury Comet has manual transmission. 1971 Mercury Comet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Buick Skyhawk will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Skyhawk | 1971 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Skyhawk | Comet |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 82 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2800 mm |
