2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 34 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 490 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, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (249 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Crown Victoria | Comet |
Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 249 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 57 L |