2009 Ford F-150 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 39 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (248 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 384 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150.
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, 2009 Ford F-150 (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (249 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-150 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | F-150 | Comet |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 249 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 57 L |