1954 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1972 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1972 Mercury Comet is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,780 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Lancia Aurelia (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Comet weights approximately 90 kg more than 1954 Lancia Aurelia.
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, 1954 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1954 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Lancia Aurelia | 1972 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Lancia | Mercury |
Model | Aurelia | Comet |
Year Released | 1954 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 2780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2800 mm |