1970 Mercury Comet vs. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 29 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (340 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 300 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, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (176 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Comet | 1999 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Mercury | Chevrolet |
Model | Comet | Corvette |
Year Released | 1970 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 5665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 483 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2950 mm |