1986 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 16 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 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 350 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, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro (386 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (176 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1986 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Chevrolet Camaro | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Camaro | Comet |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5040 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2630 mm |
