1953 Humber Pullman vs. 1972 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1972 Mercury Comet is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Humber Pullman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Humber Pullman would be higher. At 4,138 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Humber Pullman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Humber Pullman (116 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Humber Pullman should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Pullman weights approximately 920 kg more than 1972 Mercury Comet. 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, 1953 Humber Pullman (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1953 Humber Pullman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Humber Pullman | 1972 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Humber | Mercury |
Model | Pullman | Comet |
Year Released | 1953 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4138 cc | 2780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 286 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2800 mm |