1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 37 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche 911 weights approximately 125 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 2007 Porsche 911 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, 2007 Porsche 911 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (249 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Comet | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Comet | 911 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 3822 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 67 L |
