1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2005 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2005 Opel Vectra 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Vectra (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Vectra weights approximately 105 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, 2005 Opel Vectra, 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 (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Vectra. (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Comet | 2005 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Comet | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2640 mm |
