2009 Jeep Patriot vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2009 Jeep Patriot 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 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Patriot (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Patriot should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Patriot weights approximately 733 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 2009 Jeep Patriot 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, 2009 Jeep Patriot 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, 2009 Jeep Patriot (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (209 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Patriot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Patriot | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Jeep | Mercury |
| Model | Patriot | Comet |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 3272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2800 mm |
