2001 Ford Mondeo vs. 1970 Mercury Comet

To start off, 2001 Ford Mondeo is newer by 31 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mondeo (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 256 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.

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, 2001 Ford Mondeo, 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, 2001 Ford Mondeo (178 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (176 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.

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