1972 Mercury Comet vs. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 466 kg more than 1972 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Santa Fe, 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, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Comet. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Comet | 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Mercury | Hyundai |
Model | Comet | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 229 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4685 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1725 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2700 mm |