1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1972 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1972 Mercury Comet is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 70 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 70 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1972 Mercury Comet.
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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 70 | 1972 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | A 70 | Comet |
Year Released | 1952 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |