1997 Lada Natacha vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1997 Lada Natacha 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Comet (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1997 Lada Natacha. (70 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1997 Lada Natacha. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 365 kg more than 1997 Lada Natacha. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Lada Natacha, 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 (249 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lada Natacha. (118 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lada Natacha.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Lada Natacha | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Lada | Mercury |
Model | Natacha | Comet |
Year Released | 1997 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 249 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |