1984 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1984 Mazda RX-7 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Mazda RX-7 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 160 kg more than 1984 Mazda RX-7.
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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Mazda RX-7 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | RX-7 | Comet |
Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2630 mm |