1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2005 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2005 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 35 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, 2005 Nissan X-Trail (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (137 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 105 kg more than 2005 Nissan X-Trail.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mercury Comet (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan X-Trail. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan X-Trail.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Comet | 2005 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Comet | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1285 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2540 mm |
