1977 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 7 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 340 kg more 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.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Chevrolet Impala | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Impala | Comet |
Year Released | 1977 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 98 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2630 mm |