1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2012 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 42 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, 2012 Mitsubishi Colt (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 280 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, 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, 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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Comet | 2012 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Comet | Colt |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9:01 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1695 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2500 mm |
