1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2006 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2006 Smart Roadster 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 81 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 355 kg more than 2006 Smart Roadster.
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, 1970 Mercury Comet (176 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Comet | 2006 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Mercury | Smart |
Model | Comet | Roadster |
Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2370 mm |