1988 Buick Reatta vs. 1970 Mercury Comet

To start off, 1988 Buick Reatta is newer by 18 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Buick Reatta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Reatta (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Reatta should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Reatta weights approximately 316 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.

Because 1970 Mercury Comet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Buick Reatta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Buick Reatta (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (209 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Reatta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.

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