1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2009 Suzuki SX4
To start off, 2009 Suzuki SX4 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Suzuki SX4 (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (137 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Suzuki SX4 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 95 kg more than 2009 Suzuki SX4.
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 Suzuki SX4, 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 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Suzuki SX4. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Suzuki SX4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Comet | 2009 Suzuki SX4 | |
| Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
| Model | Comet | SX4 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2510 mm |
