1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2013 GMC Savana
To start off, 2013 GMC Savana 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Savana (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 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, 2013 GMC Savana (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 502 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (209 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Comet | 2013 GMC Savana | |
Make | Mercury | GMC |
Model | Comet | Savana |
Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3270 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 711 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 2400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5692 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3429 mm |