1990 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1971 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1990 Cadillac Eldorado is newer by 19 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 4,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Cadillac Eldorado (177 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 326 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.
Because 1971 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 1971 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Cadillac Eldorado, 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, 1990 Cadillac Eldorado (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1990 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Comet. 1990 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1971 Mercury Comet has manual transmission. 1971 Mercury Comet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Cadillac Eldorado | 1971 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | Eldorado | Comet |
Year Released | 1990 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4473 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2800 mm |