1971 Mercury Comet vs. 1974 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1974 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercury Comet (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Comet weights approximately 750 kg more than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Mercury Comet (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mercury Comet | 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Comet | Minica |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 357 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2010 mm |
