1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse (162 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse weights approximately 225 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.
Because 1970 Mercury Comet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Comet | 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
Model | Comet | Eclipse |
Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4582 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1834 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1367 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2576 mm |