1971 Mercury Comet vs. 2012 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 41 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sequoia (310 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1351 kg more than 1971 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Toyota Sequoia (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Comet. 2012 Toyota Sequoia has automatic transmission and 1971 Mercury Comet has manual transmission. 1971 Mercury Comet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mercury Comet | 2012 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Comet | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 443 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 2575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1956 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3099 mm |
