2006 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon 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, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet.
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 Hyundai Tiburon, 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 (249 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Tiburon | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mercury |
| Model | Tiburon | Comet |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 249 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 57 L |
