2008 Mazda CX-9 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet

To start off, 2008 Mazda CX-9 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 3,726 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mazda CX-9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda CX-9 (271 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda CX-9 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda CX-9 weights approximately 109 kg more than 1970 Mercury Comet. 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, 2008 Mazda CX-9, 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, 2008 Mazda CX-9 (370 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (209 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda CX-9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.

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