1974 Mercury Comet vs. 2012 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2012 Seat Ibiza 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Ibiza (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Comet weights approximately 43 kg more than 2012 Seat Ibiza.
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 Seat Ibiza, 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, 2012 Seat Ibiza (246 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Comet | 2012 Seat Ibiza | |
Make | Mercury | Seat |
Model | Comet | Ibiza |
Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1177 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2470 mm |