2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet SSR is newer by 36 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (401 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 272 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet SSR.
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, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (249 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet SSR | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | SSR | Comet |
Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 401 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 249 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 99.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 57 L |