1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 14 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, 1984 Ford Sierra (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra 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 1984 Ford Sierra.
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, 1984 Ford Sierra (216 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (209 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Sierra | Comet |
Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |