1999 GMC Suburban vs. 1970 Mercury Comet

To start off, 1999 GMC Suburban 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 7,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 GMC Suburban (250 HP) has 169 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (81 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Suburban weights approximately 735 kg more than 1970 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1999 GMC Suburban (455 Nm) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (176 Nm). This means 1999 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.

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