1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2010 Maybach 57
To start off, 2010 Maybach 57 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maybach 57 (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 506 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maybach 57 weights approximately 1474 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 Maybach 57 (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 751 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Comet | 2010 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Mercury | Maybach |
| Model | Comet | 57 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 2744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5728 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1557 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3391 mm |
