1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2011 Ford Escape
To start off, 2011 Ford Escape is newer by 41 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, 2011 Ford Escape (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Escape weights approximately 394 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, 2011 Ford Escape, 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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Escape. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Comet | 2011 Ford Escape | |
Make | Mercury | Ford |
Model | Comet | Escape |
Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1664 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4437 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1806 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2619 mm |