1957 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1972 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1972 Mercury Comet is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air would be higher. At 3,860 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air weights approximately 402 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, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air (277 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Comet. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1972 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Bel Air | Comet |
Year Released | 1957 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3860 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 277 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2630 mm |