1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2002 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 2002 Westfield ZEI is newer by 32 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, 2002 Westfield ZEI (173 HP @ 9800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 678 kg more than 2002 Westfield ZEI.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Comet | 2002 Westfield ZEI | |
Make | Mercury | Westfield |
Model | Comet | ZEI |
Year Released | 1970 | 2002 |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 9800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 672 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2340 mm |