1998 Alpina B 10 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1998 Alpina B 10 is newer by 28 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, 1998 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (137 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 302 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.
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, 1998 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Alpina B 10 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Alpina | Mercury |
Model | B 10 | Comet |
Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2800 mm |