1998 Isuzu Hombre vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1998 Isuzu Hombre 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 Isuzu Hombre (190 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm). This means 1998 Isuzu Hombre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet. 1998 Isuzu Hombre has automatic transmission and 1970 Mercury Comet has manual transmission. 1970 Mercury Comet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Isuzu Hombre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Isuzu Hombre | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Isuzu | Mercury |
| Model | Hombre | Comet |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 82 HP |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2800 mm |
