1973 Mercury Comet vs. 2010 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2010 Toyota Highlander is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Highlander (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Comet. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 885 kg more than 1973 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Toyota Highlander is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Highlander 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, 2010 Toyota Highlander (287 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Comet. (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Comet | 2010 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Comet | Highlander |
Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3271 cc | 3300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2789 mm |