1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2009 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2009 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 39 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, 2009 Nissan Qashqai (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 222 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 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, 2009 Nissan Qashqai, 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Qashqai. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Qashqai.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Comet | 2009 Nissan Qashqai | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Comet | Qashqai |
Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3270 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2640 mm |