2000 Chevrolet Express vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Express is newer by 30 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 33 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Express.
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, 2000 Chevrolet Express (408 Nm) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (176 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Express | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Express | Comet |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 81 HP |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2630 mm |
