2004 Ford Focus vs. 1970 Mercury Comet

To start off, 2004 Ford Focus 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Comet (137 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 169 kg more than 2004 Ford Focus. 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, 2004 Ford Focus, 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 (319 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (183 Nm). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.

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