1972 Mercury Comet vs. 2012 Nissan Rogue
To start off, 2012 Nissan Rogue 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 2,780 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Rogue (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Rogue should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Rogue weights approximately 290 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 Nissan Rogue, 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 Nissan Rogue (237 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Rogue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Comet | 2012 Nissan Rogue | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Comet | Rogue |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2780 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4656 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2690 mm |
