2007 Infiniti M vs. 1971 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2007 Infiniti M is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Infiniti M (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1971 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, 2007 Infiniti M (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Comet. 2007 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 1971 Mercury Comet has manual transmission. 1971 Mercury Comet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Infiniti M | 1971 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Infiniti | Mercury |
Model | M | Comet |
Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2800 mm |