2007 GMC Acadia vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2007 GMC Acadia is newer by 37 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, 2007 GMC Acadia (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Acadia 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, 2007 GMC Acadia, 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, 2007 GMC Acadia (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (249 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Acadia | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | GMC | Mercury |
| Model | Acadia | Comet |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3562 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 249 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2800 mm |
