1974 Mercury Comet vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2012 Mitsubishi Colt 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 29 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. (54 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 230 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 Mitsubishi Colt, 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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt. (100 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Comet | 2012 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
Model | Comet | Colt |
Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1124 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 54 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 84.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1695 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2500 mm |