2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet

To start off, 2005 Chrysler 300 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler 300 (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 608 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, 2005 Chrysler 300 (525 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Chrysler 300 1970 Mercury Comet
Make Chrysler Mercury
Model 300 Comet
Year Released 2005 1970
Body Type Station Wagon Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5654 cc 4092 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 340 HP 98 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 525 Nm 248 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99.5 mm 93.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.9 mm 99.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 8.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1878 kg 1270 kg
Vehicle Length 5010 mm 4620 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 2630 mm


 

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