1981 Mazda 929 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1981 Mazda 929 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Comet (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1981 Mazda 929. (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 120 kg more than 1981 Mazda 929. 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 (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda 929. (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Mazda 929 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | 929 | Comet |
Year Released | 1981 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2630 mm |