1981 Dodge Mirada vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1981 Dodge Mirada is newer by 11 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Dodge Mirada (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 430 kg more than 1970 Mercury Comet. 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, 1981 Dodge Mirada (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1981 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Dodge Mirada | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Mirada | Comet |
Year Released | 1981 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2630 mm |