2002 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 32 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2002 Aston Martin V12 (556 Nm) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (209 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Aston Martin V12 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
| Model | V12 | Comet |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 3272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 90 HP |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2800 mm |
