1950 Ford Consul vs. 1972 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1972 Mercury Comet is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,780 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Comet (82 HP) has 42 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Comet weights approximately 175 kg more than 1950 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1972 Mercury Comet (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ford Consul | 1972 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Consul | Comet |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1506 cc | 2780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 82 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2800 mm |
