1970 Mercury Comet vs. 1998 Nissan Rasheen
To start off, 1998 Nissan Rasheen is newer by 28 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Rasheen (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Rasheen should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 56 kg more than 1998 Nissan Rasheen.
Because 1998 Nissan Rasheen is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Rasheen will offer significantly more control. 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 (176 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Rasheen. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Rasheen.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Comet | 1998 Nissan Rasheen | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Comet | Rasheen |
Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1164 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2440 mm |