2004 GMC Safari vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2004 GMC Safari 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, 2004 GMC Safari (191 HP) has 54 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (137 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 403 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 GMC Safari (339 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (319 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Safari | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | GMC | Mercury |
| Model | Safari | Comet |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 137 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1793 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2800 mm |
