1979 Isuzu 117 vs. 1971 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1979 Isuzu 117 is newer by 8 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercury Comet (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1979 Isuzu 117. (72 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1979 Isuzu 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Comet weights approximately 35 kg more than 1979 Isuzu 117. 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, 1971 Mercury Comet (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Isuzu 117. (139 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Isuzu 117.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Isuzu 117 | 1971 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Isuzu | Mercury |
| Model | 117 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2236 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |
