1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2005 Rover Streetwise
To start off, 2005 Rover Streetwise 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 Rover Streetwise (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rover Streetwise should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet.
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 Rover Streetwise, 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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rover Streetwise. (123 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rover Streetwise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Comet | 2005 Rover Streetwise | |
| Make | Mercury | Rover |
| Model | Comet | Streetwise |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 79 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 Length | 4620 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
