1958 AC 2-Litre vs. 1975 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1975 Mercury Comet is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC 2-Litre (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1975 Mercury Comet. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Comet weights approximately 110 kg more than 1958 AC 2-Litre.
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, 1975 Mercury Comet (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
1958 AC 2-Litre | 1975 Mercury Comet | |
Make | AC | Mercury |
Model | 2-Litre | Comet |
Year Released | 1958 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2800 mm |