1997 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1997 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 27 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 3,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 45 kg more than 1997 De Tomaso Guara.
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, 1997 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1997 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1997 De Tomaso Guara | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | De Tomaso | Mercury |
Model | Guara | Comet |
Year Released | 1997 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3981 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 402 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2800 mm |