1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 26 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 3,270 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 230 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (209 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | Rally Raid | Comet |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3270 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2630 mm |
