2003 Daihatsu Naked vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2003 Daihatsu Naked 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Comet (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Naked. (63 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Naked. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 454 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu Naked. 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, 2003 Daihatsu Naked, 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, 1970 Mercury Comet (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Naked. (107 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Naked.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Daihatsu Naked | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Daihatsu | Mercury |
Model | Naked | Comet |
Year Released | 2003 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 659 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 107 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2630 mm |