1977 Chrysler Avenger vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1977 Chrysler Avenger is newer by 7 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, 1970 Mercury Comet (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1977 Chrysler Avenger. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1977 Chrysler Avenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 320 kg more than 1977 Chrysler Avenger. 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, 1970 Mercury Comet (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Chrysler Avenger. (124 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Chrysler Avenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Chrysler Avenger | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
| Model | Avenger | Comet |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2800 mm |
