1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2012 Mazda 5
To start off, 2012 Mazda 5 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mazda 5 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (137 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mazda 5 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda 5 weights approximately 95 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, 2012 Mazda 5, 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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda 5. (191 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Comet | 2012 Mazda 5 | |
Make | Mercury | Mazda |
Model | Comet | 5 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4585 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1615 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2751 mm |