1996 Ford Royale vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1996 Ford Royale 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Comet (137 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1996 Ford Royale. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Royale.
Because 1970 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 1970 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Ford Royale, 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, 1970 Mercury Comet (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Royale. (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Royale.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Royale | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Royale | Comet |
Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2800 mm |