Should I swap computer with my father?

So. My father recently got the mid 2012 13" Macbook Pro (the more powerful model with 2.9ghz http://support.apple.com/kb/SP649). He merely uses it to surf the web, check emails and store photos. He also thinks the display is a tad too small.
I on the other hand have an early 2011 15" Macbook Pro (the lesser version with 2ghz i7 - link: http://support.apple.com/kb/SP620).
So, from his point of view swapping would only mean a bigger screen, which he longs for. I would get a smaller computer, which would make commuting to and from school easier (I have a bad back), but I'm wondering if it's worth going down a full 2 inches and losing my external graphic card. I'm not sure as to which is best - 2ghz quad or 2.9ghz dual core. I first bought my 15" because I wanted to play computer from time to time (CS, L4D, Amnesia), but these days I'm mostly using it for surfing, writing and such.
My questions to you guys are:
- Should I do the swap?
- What would i lose / gain in terms of how powerful the computers are?
- How do I reinstate my files on his and vise versa? Can I just backup both OS Xs in Time Machine, clean the slates and transfer the onto the computers?
I hope at least some of you made it through my text and can help me decide.
Have a nice sunday :-)
Sebastian

In terms of power, there is really no comparison, yours is the more powerful machine.

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