1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2008 Morgan Aero 8
To start off, 2008 Morgan Aero 8 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Morgan Aero 8 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 90 kg more than 2008 Morgan Aero 8.
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, 2008 Morgan Aero 8 (430 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (209 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Comet | 2008 Morgan Aero 8 | |
Make | Mercury | Morgan |
Model | Comet | Aero 8 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2540 mm |