2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 38 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 850 kg more than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (249 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
Model | Discovery | Comet |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4092 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 98 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 249 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 57 L |