1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2012 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2012 Chrysler 300 is newer by 42 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler 300 (465 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 375 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 670 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Chrysler 300 (630 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (209 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Comet | 2012 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Mercury | Chrysler |
| Model | Comet | 300 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3272 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 465 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3053 mm |
