2000 Infiniti I30 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2000 Infiniti I30 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Infiniti I30 weights approximately 166 kg more than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Because 1970 Mercury Comet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Infiniti I30, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Infiniti I30 (294 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (249 Nm). This means 2000 Infiniti I30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Infiniti I30 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Infiniti | Mercury |
Model | I30 | Comet |
Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 98 HP |
Torque | 294 Nm | 249 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 99.3 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1516 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2800 mm |