2001 Daihatsu Copen vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2001 Daihatsu Copen is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Comet (137 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. (62 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 590 kg more than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 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 1970 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Daihatsu Copen, 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, 1970 Mercury Comet (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daihatsu Copen | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mercury |
| Model | Copen | Comet |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 56.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2800 mm |
