1992 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1971 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1992 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 21 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, 1992 Mazda RX-7 (239 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 76 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, 1992 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1992 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Mazda RX-7 | 1971 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | RX-7 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2800 mm |
