1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, 2013 Nissan Z 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 Nissan Z (327 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Z should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Z weights approximately 223 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 Nissan Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (249 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Comet | 2013 Nissan Z | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Comet | Z |
Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 327 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 249 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1573 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4246 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1845 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1326 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 72 L |