1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2008 Suzuki Swift
To start off, 2008 Suzuki Swift 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 3,270 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Suzuki Swift (101 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Suzuki Swift should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 165 kg more than 2008 Suzuki Swift.
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 Suzuki Swift, 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 (209 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Swift. (133 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Comet | 2008 Suzuki Swift | |
Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
Model | Comet | Swift |
Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3270 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2390 mm |