1970 Mercury Comet vs. 1998 Seat Marbella
To start off, 1998 Seat Marbella 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Comet (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1998 Seat Marbella. (40 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1998 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 666 kg more than 1998 Seat Marbella. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Mercury Comet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Seat Marbella, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (249 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Seat Marbella. (60 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Comet | 1998 Seat Marbella | |
Make | Mercury | Seat |
Model | Comet | Marbella |
Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 249 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2170 mm |