1973 Mercury Comet vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe 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 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Comet. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Comet weights approximately 60 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe.
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, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe, 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Comet | 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe | |
| Make | Mercury | Mini |
| Model | Comet | Cooper Coupe |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3271 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1387 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2466 mm |
