1990 Alpine V6 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1990 Alpine V6 is newer by 20 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 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alpine V6 (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 100 kg more than 1990 Alpine V6.
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, 1990 Alpine V6 (298 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (209 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1990 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alpine V6 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Alpine | Mercury |
Model | V6 | Comet |
Year Released | 1990 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2800 mm |