2004 Mazda B2500 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2004 Mazda B2500 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda B2500 (204 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda B2500 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 435 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.
Because 2004 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mazda B2500 will offer significantly more control. 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 Mazda B2500 (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2004 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda B2500 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | B2500 | Comet |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4031 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2630 mm |
