2009 Ford Focus vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2009 Ford Focus 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Comet (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Focus weights approximately 92 kg more than 1970 Mercury Comet.
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, 2009 Ford Focus, 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, 1970 Mercury Comet (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Focus. (215 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Focus | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Focus | Comet |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2630 mm |