1973 Mercury Comet vs. 2011 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 38 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 329 kg more than 1973 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Chevrolet Colorado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Comet. (179 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Comet | 2011 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Mercury | Chevrolet |
| Model | Comet | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2830 mm |
