1972 Mercury Comet vs. 2008 Smart Ultimate 112
To start off, 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Comet would be higher. In terms of performance, 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 (110 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Comet.
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, 1972 Mercury Comet (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112. (151 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Comet | 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 | |
| Make | Mercury | Smart |
| Model | Comet | Ultimate 112 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1570 mm |
