1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 43 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, 2013 Cadillac ATS (199 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ATS weights approximately 233 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, 2013 Cadillac ATS (259 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ATS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Comet | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
Make | Mercury | Cadillac |
Model | Comet | ATS |
Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 199 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 101 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1503 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4643 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2775 mm |