1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2009 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Musso 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Musso (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 781 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 2009 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Musso will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 SsangYong Musso (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Comet | 2009 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Mercury | SsangYong |
Model | Comet | Musso |
Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 2001 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2760 mm |