1998 Honda SSM vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1998 Honda SSM 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Honda SSM (286 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (176 Nm). This means 1998 Honda SSM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda SSM | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | SSM | Comet |
Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2782 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 81 HP |
Torque | 286 Nm | 176 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2630 mm |