1995 Ford Galaxy vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1995 Ford Galaxy is newer by 25 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Comet (137 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1995 Ford Galaxy. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 289 kg more than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Because 1970 Mercury Comet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Ford Galaxy, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Mercury Comet (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Galaxy. (172 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Galaxy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Galaxy | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Galaxy | Comet |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1679 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2800 mm |
