1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2013 Dodge CHARGER
To start off, 2013 Dodge CHARGER 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Dodge CHARGER is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge CHARGER (365 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge CHARGER should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge CHARGER weights approximately 659 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 Dodge CHARGER (536 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge CHARGER will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Comet | 2013 Dodge CHARGER | |
| Make | Mercury | Dodge |
| Model | Comet | CHARGER |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 536 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1929 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1482 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3052 mm |
