1973 Mercury Comet vs. 2010 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2010 Volvo XC60 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 701 kg more than 1973 Mercury Comet.
Because 2010 Volvo XC60 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 Volvo XC60 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 Volvo XC60 (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Comet. (179 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Comet. 2010 Volvo XC60 has automatic transmission and 1973 Mercury Comet has manual transmission. 1973 Mercury Comet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volvo XC60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Comet | 2010 Volvo XC60 | |
Make | Mercury | Volvo |
Model | Comet | XC60 |
Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 179 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1921 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1712 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2748 mm |