1987 Mazda 929 vs. 1971 Mercury Comet

To start off, 1987 Mazda 929 is newer by 16 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, 1987 Mazda 929 (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 929 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1971 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, 1987 Mazda 929 (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Comet. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Comet.

Compare all specifications:

1987 Mazda 929 1971 Mercury Comet
Make Mazda Mercury
Model 929 Comet
Year Released 1987 1971
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2183 cc 2782 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 114 HP 81 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 184 Nm 175 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 1800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1310 kg 1220 kg
Vehicle Length 4890 mm 4620 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2630 mm


 

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