1973 Mercury Comet vs. 2002 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2002 Opel Corsa is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Comet (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2002 Opel Corsa. (58 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Comet weights approximately 315 kg more than 2002 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 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 1973 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Opel Corsa, 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, 1973 Mercury Comet (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Corsa. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Comet | 2002 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Comet | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3271 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 78.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2500 mm |
