1974 Mercury Comet vs. 2005 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2005 Opel Corsa is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Comet (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Opel Corsa. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Comet weights approximately 417 kg more than 2005 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 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 1974 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Opel Corsa, 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, 1974 Mercury Comet (206 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Corsa. (108 Nm). This means 1974 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mercury Comet | 2005 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Comet | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 803 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2350 mm |
