2008 Ford F-450 vs. 1971 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-450 (350 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet.
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, 2008 Ford F-450 (881 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 706 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Comet. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford F-450 | 1971 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | F-450 | Comet |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6400 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2630 mm |
