1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2007 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Polo 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Polo (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 46 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Polo.
Because 1970 Mercury Comet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Polo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Volkswagen Polo (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (176 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Comet | 2007 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Comet | Polo |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1174 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2470 mm |
