1977 Ford Megastar II vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1977 Ford Megastar II 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Megastar II (108 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Megastar II should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 350 kg more than 1977 Ford Megastar II.
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 (248 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Megastar II. (170 Nm). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Megastar II.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Megastar II | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Megastar II | Comet |
Year Released | 1977 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4092 cc |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 248 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1270 kg |