2005 Ford F-350 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2005 Ford F-350 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-350 weights approximately 1365 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 Ford F-350 (495 Nm) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (209 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford F-350 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | F-350 | Comet |
Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3270 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 209 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2630 mm |