1991 Innocenti Koral vs. 1973 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1991 Innocenti Koral is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Comet (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1991 Innocenti Koral. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1991 Innocenti Koral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Comet weights approximately 470 kg more than 1991 Innocenti Koral. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 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 1973 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Innocenti Koral, 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, 1973 Mercury Comet (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Innocenti Koral. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Innocenti Koral.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Innocenti Koral | 1973 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Innocenti | Mercury |
| Model | Koral | Comet |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 902 cc | 3271 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2630 mm |
