1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2010 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2010 GMC Yukon 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Yukon (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1313 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.
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 GMC Yukon (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (209 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Comet | 2010 GMC Yukon | |
Make | Mercury | GMC |
Model | Comet | Yukon |
Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3270 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 403 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 2533 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1956 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2946 mm |