1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2009 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2009 Toyota 4Runner 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota 4Runner (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota 4Runner 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 2009 Toyota 4Runner.
Because 2009 Toyota 4Runner 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 Toyota 4Runner 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 Toyota 4Runner (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (249 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Comet | 2009 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Comet | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 87 L |
