1996 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1996 Mazda RX-7 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 90 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, 1996 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (176 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Mazda RX-7 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | RX-7 | Comet |
Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2630 mm |