1999 Ford Mustang vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1999 Ford Mustang is newer by 29 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 182 kg more than 1999 Ford Mustang.
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, 1970 Mercury Comet (319 Nm) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Mustang. (160 Nm). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Mustang | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Mustang | Comet |
Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 319 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2800 mm |