2001 Citroen Osee vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2001 Citroen Osee is newer by 31 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Citroen Osee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen Osee (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen Osee should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet.
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, 2001 Citroen Osee (272 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen Osee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet. 2001 Citroen Osee has automatic transmission and 1970 Mercury Comet has manual transmission. 1970 Mercury Comet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Citroen Osee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen Osee | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Citroen | Mercury |
Model | Osee | Comet |
Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2946 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 191 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 272 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1360 mm |