1972 Mercury Comet vs. 2010 Geely Ck1
To start off, 2010 Geely Ck1 is newer by 38 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. At 2,780 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Geely Ck1 (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Geely Ck1 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Comet weights approximately 180 kg more than 2010 Geely Ck1.
Because 1972 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 1972 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Geely Ck1, 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, 1972 Mercury Comet (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Geely Ck1. (110 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Geely Ck1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Comet | 2010 Geely Ck1 | |
| Make | Mercury | Geely |
| Model | Comet | Ck1 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Engine Size | 2780 cc | 1342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2440 mm |
