1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2011 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sienna 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 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 673 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 Toyota Sienna, 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, 2011 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (249 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Comet | 2011 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Comet | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 2023 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 76 L |
