1983 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1983 Mazda Cosmo 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 130 kg more than 1983 Mazda Cosmo.
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 (176 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mazda Cosmo. (149 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Mazda Cosmo | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | Cosmo | Comet |
Year Released | 1983 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2630 mm |