1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2001 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2001 Toyota Highlander is newer by 31 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Highlander (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (137 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 295 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.
Because 2001 Toyota Highlander 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, 2001 Toyota Highlander 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 (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Highlander. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Comet | 2001 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Comet | Highlander |
Year Released | 1970 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2730 mm |