2003 Chevrolet SSR vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet SSR is newer by 33 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 5,316 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet SSR (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet SSR weights approximately 884 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, 2003 Chevrolet SSR (449 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Chevrolet SSR | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | SSR | Comet |
Year Released | 2003 | 1970 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5316 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 449 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2154 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2630 mm |