1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2008 MG ZT
To start off, 2008 MG ZT is newer by 38 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, 1970 Mercury Comet (137 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 MG ZT. (134 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2008 MG ZT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 MG ZT weights approximately 235 kg more than 1970 Mercury Comet.
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, 2008 MG ZT, 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, 1970 Mercury Comet (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 MG ZT. (215 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 MG ZT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Comet | 2008 MG ZT | |
| Make | Mercury | MG |
| Model | Comet | ZT |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2750 mm |
