1959 Ford Zephyr vs. 1972 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1972 Mercury Comet is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Comet (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Comet weights approximately 54 kg more than 1959 Ford Zephyr. 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, 1959 Ford Zephyr (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Comet. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Zephyr | 1972 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Zephyr | Comet |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2630 mm |
