1975 Mercury Comet vs. 1992 Subaru Vivio
To start off, 1992 Subaru Vivio is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mercury Comet (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1992 Subaru Vivio. (42 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1992 Subaru Vivio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Comet weights approximately 700 kg more than 1992 Subaru Vivio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Subaru Vivio is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Subaru Vivio will offer significantly more control. 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, 1975 Mercury Comet (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Subaru Vivio. (53 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Subaru Vivio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mercury Comet | 1992 Subaru Vivio | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Comet | Vivio |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3272 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
