1998 Ford Contour vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1998 Ford Contour 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Contour (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 28 kg more than 1998 Ford Contour.
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, 1998 Ford Contour, 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 (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Contour. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Contour.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Contour | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Contour | Comet |
Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.9 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |