1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2005 Porsche GT2
To start off, 2005 Porsche GT2 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche GT2 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1970 Mercury Comet.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Porsche GT2 (340 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche GT2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Comet | 2005 Porsche GT2 | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Comet | GT2 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 319 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2360 mm |