1969 Dodge Challenger vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1970 Mercury Comet is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Dodge Challenger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Dodge Challenger would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Challenger (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Challenger should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Challenger weights approximately 200 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, 1970 Mercury Comet (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Dodge Challenger. (233 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Dodge Challenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Challenger | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Challenger | Comet |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2630 mm |
