1985 Alpine V6 vs. 1971 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1985 Alpine V6 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 2,848 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alpine V6 (158 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Comet weights approximately 110 kg more than 1985 Alpine V6.
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, 1985 Alpine V6 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Comet. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1985 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alpine V6 | 1971 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Alpine | Mercury |
| Model | V6 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2848 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2630 mm |
