1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2012 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2012 Toyota Corolla 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Corolla (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 35 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 Toyota Corolla, 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 (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Corolla. (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Corolla. 2012 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1970 Mercury Comet has manual transmission. 1970 Mercury Comet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Comet | 2012 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Comet | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4554 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2601 mm |
