1975 Mercury Comet vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman is newer by 37 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, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1975 Mercury Comet. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman weights approximately 25 kg more than 1975 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman 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, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercury Comet. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Mercury Comet | 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman | |
Make | Mercury | Mini |
Model | Comet | Cooper Countryman |
Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1788 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1562 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2596 mm |