2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2005 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 35 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, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 516 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 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, 2005 Buick Rendezvous, 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, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (315 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (249 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rendezvous | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Rendezvous | Comet |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 249 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 57 L |
