2005 Mazda Tribute vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2005 Mazda Tribute 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 Mazda Tribute (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 173 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mercury Comet (248 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (207 Nm). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Tribute | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Tribute | Comet |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 207 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1443 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
