1979 Lotus Esprit vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1979 Lotus Esprit is newer by 9 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 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lotus Esprit (160 HP) has 70 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (90 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1970 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. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (209 Nm). This means 1979 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lotus Esprit | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Lotus | Mercury |
Model | Esprit | Comet |
Year Released | 1979 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 90 HP |
Torque | 217 Nm | 209 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2800 mm |