1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 Hyundai Santa Fe (192 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 611 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 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 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, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe (436 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (249 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Comet | 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Mercury | Hyundai |
| Model | Comet | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 436 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 8.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1961 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4685 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 68 L |
