1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2010 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2010 Porsche Panamera 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Panamera (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 550 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 2010 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera 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, 2010 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (209 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Comet | 2010 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Comet | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3272 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2918 mm |
