1986 Lada Riva vs. 1971 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1986 Lada Riva is newer by 15 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lada Riva (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lada Riva should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Comet weights approximately 160 kg more than 1986 Lada Riva.
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, 1971 Mercury Comet (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lada Riva. (122 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Lada Riva | 1971 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Lada | Mercury |
Model | Riva | Comet |
Year Released | 1986 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1569 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2630 mm |