1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (193 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 326 kg more than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (280 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (248 Nm). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Comet | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Comet | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2982 cc |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 944 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2670 mm |
