1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2005 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen GTI 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 Volkswagen GTI (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (137 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen GTI should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 13 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen GTI.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mercury Comet (319 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen GTI. (264 Nm). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen GTI.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Comet | 2005 Volkswagen GTI | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Comet | GTI |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1377 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2470 mm |
