1974 Mercury Comet vs. 2012 Dacia Logan
To start off, 2012 Dacia Logan is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Comet (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2012 Dacia Logan. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2012 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dacia Logan weights approximately 60 kg more than 1974 Mercury Comet.
Because 1974 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 1974 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Dacia Logan, 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, 1974 Mercury Comet (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dacia Logan. (160 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Comet | 2012 Dacia Logan | |
Make | Mercury | Dacia |
Model | Comet | Logan |
Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2910 mm |