1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2009 Tata Sumo
To start off, 2009 Tata Sumo 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, 1970 Mercury Comet (137 HP) has 70 more horse power than 2009 Tata Sumo. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Sumo weights approximately 490 kg more than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Because 2009 Tata Sumo 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 Tata Sumo 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, 1970 Mercury Comet (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Sumo. (119 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Sumo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Comet | 2009 Tata Sumo | |
| Make | Mercury | Tata |
| Model | Comet | Sumo |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |
