1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, 2005 Seat Leon 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 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 338 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 2005 Seat Leon 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, 2005 Seat Leon 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, 2005 Seat Leon (270 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Comet | 2005 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Mercury | Seat |
| Model | Comet | Leon |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2520 mm |
