2005 Holden Caprice vs. 1970 Mercury Comet

To start off, 2005 Holden Caprice 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Holden Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden Caprice (295 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Caprice should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet.

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 Holden Caprice (446 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet. 2005 Holden Caprice has automatic transmission and 1970 Mercury Comet has manual transmission. 1970 Mercury Comet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Holden Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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