2002 Cadillac Catera vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2002 Cadillac Catera 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 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 395 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, 2002 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (209 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2002 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac Catera | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | Catera | Comet |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2961 cc | 3272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2800 mm |
