1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2013 Lexus RX
To start off, 2013 Lexus RX 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 Lexus RX (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lexus RX should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lexus RX weights approximately 620 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 2013 Lexus RX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Lexus RX will offer significantly more control. 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 Lexus RX (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (249 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Lexus RX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Comet | 2013 Lexus RX | |
| Make | Mercury | Lexus |
| Model | Comet | RX |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2740 mm |
