1983 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 13 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 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 500 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, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1983 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet. 1983 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1970 Mercury Comet has manual transmission. 1970 Mercury Comet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Chevrolet Caprice | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Caprice | Comet |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5001 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |
