1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2006 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mariner is newer by 36 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, 2006 Mercury Mariner (133 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 575 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 2006 Mercury Mariner 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, 2006 Mercury Mariner 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, 1970 Mercury Comet (249 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Comet | 2006 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Comet | Mariner |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 57 L |
