1981 Holden Statesman vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1981 Holden Statesman is newer by 11 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 5,041 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Holden Statesman (169 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Statesman weights approximately 450 kg more than 1970 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Holden Statesman (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Holden Statesman | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Holden | Mercury |
| Model | Statesman | Comet |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5041 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2630 mm |
