1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2011 Nissan GT-R
To start off, 2011 Nissan GT-R 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan GT-R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan GT-R (485 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 404 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan GT-R weights approximately 517 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 Nissan GT-R 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, 2011 Nissan GT-R 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 Nissan GT-R (588 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 412 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (176 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Comet | 2011 Nissan GT-R | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Comet | GT-R |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2779 mm |
