2000 Ford Falcon vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2000 Ford Falcon 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (137 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Falcon weights approximately 128 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, 2000 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Falcon | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Falcon | Comet |
Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2800 mm |