1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (137 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan weights approximately 167 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 Volkswagen Tiguan, 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 (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Comet | 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Comet | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4427 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2604 mm |
