1973 Mercury Comet vs. 2012 Holden Colorado
To start off, 2012 Holden Colorado is newer by 39 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 3,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Holden Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Holden Colorado (161 HP) has 79 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Comet. (82 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Holden Colorado should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Comet.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Holden Colorado (360 Nm) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Comet. (179 Nm). This means 2012 Holden Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Comet. 2012 Holden Colorado has automatic transmission and 1973 Mercury Comet has manual transmission. 1973 Mercury Comet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Holden Colorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Comet | 2012 Holden Colorado | |
| Make | Mercury | Holden |
| Model | Comet | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 161 HP |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
