1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2010 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2010 Ford Explorer is newer by 40 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 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Explorer (207 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 248 kg more than 2010 Ford Explorer.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Ford Explorer (254 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (176 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Comet | 2010 Ford Explorer | |
Make | Mercury | Ford |
Model | Comet | Explorer |
Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 4009 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 254 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3320 mm |