1998 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 214 kg more than 1970 Mercury Comet.
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 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (209 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Chevrolet Camaro | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Camaro | Comet |
Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 90 HP |
Torque | 468 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2800 mm |