1972 Mercury Comet vs. 2012 Hyundai Getz
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Getz is newer by 40 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Getz (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Getz should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Comet weights approximately 114 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Getz.
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, 2012 Hyundai Getz, 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 (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Getz. (125 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Getz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Comet | 2012 Hyundai Getz | |
| Make | Mercury | Hyundai |
| Model | Comet | Getz |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2460 mm |
