1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 is newer by 23 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 (447 Nm) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (176 Nm). This means 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Marcos | Mercury |
| Model | Le Mans 500 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 81 HP |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2630 mm |
