1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 15 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 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (432 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 370 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, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (536 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
Model | V8 Zagato | Comet |
Year Released | 1985 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 432 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 536 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2800 mm |