2006 Ford Bantam vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2006 Ford Bantam 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Comet (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2006 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 26 kg more than 2006 Ford Bantam. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Mercury Comet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Bantam, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Mercury Comet (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Bantam. (179 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Bantam | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Bantam | Comet |
Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 4092 cc |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1244 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2630 mm |