1975 Mercury Comet vs. 2000 Noble M12
To start off, 2000 Noble M12 is newer by 25 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, 2000 Noble M12 (307 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1975 Mercury Comet. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Comet weights approximately 450 kg more than 2000 Noble M12.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2000 Noble M12 (435 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercury Comet. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Mercury Comet | 2000 Noble M12 | |
Make | Mercury | Noble |
Model | Comet | M12 |
Year Released | 1975 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 2544 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 307 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2440 mm |