1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2012 GMC Savana

To start off, 2012 GMC Savana 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 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Savana (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Savana weights approximately 1180 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 GMC Savana (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 533 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet. 2012 GMC Savana has automatic transmission and 1970 Mercury Comet has manual transmission. 1970 Mercury Comet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1970 Mercury Comet 2012 GMC Savana
Make Mercury GMC
Model Comet Savana
Year Released 1970 2012
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2782 cc 6600 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 82 HP 260 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 3100 RPM
Torque 178 Nm 711 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 1600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed automatic
Vehicle Weight 1220 kg 2400 kg
Vehicle Length 4800 mm 5692 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 2012 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 2070 mm
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 3429 mm


 

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