1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2003 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2003 Mercury Sable is newer by 33 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, 2003 Mercury Sable (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Sable weights approximately 215 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 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, 2003 Mercury Sable, 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Comet | 2003 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Comet | Sable |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 68 L |
