1997 Ford F-250 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1997 Ford F-250 is newer by 27 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 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford F-250 (306 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1160 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.
Because 1997 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-250 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, 1997 Ford F-250 (575 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (209 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1997 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford F-250 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | F-250 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6800 cc | 3270 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2380 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2630 mm |
