2008 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2008 Mazda RX-8 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda RX-8 (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 152 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.
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, 1970 Mercury Comet (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda RX-8. (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mazda RX-8 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | RX-8 | Comet |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1308 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |