1990 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1990 Mazda RX-7 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 30 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.
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 Mazda RX-7 (270 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1990 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Mazda RX-7 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | RX-7 | Comet |
Year Released | 1990 | 1970 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2630 mm |