2002 Maybach 57 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2002 Maybach 57 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 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Maybach 57 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 445 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Maybach 57 weights approximately 940 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 Maybach 57 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 652 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2002 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Maybach 57 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Maybach | Mercury |
| Model | 57 | Comet |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 900 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2630 mm |
