1971 Mercury Comet vs. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado (327 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 865 kg more than 1971 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 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Comet. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 1971 Mercury Comet has manual transmission. 1971 Mercury Comet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mercury Comet | 2013 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Mercury | Chevrolet |
| Model | Comet | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 2089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5702 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3378 mm |
