1962 AC Cobra vs. 1973 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1973 Mercury Comet is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,265 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Cobra (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Comet weights approximately 236 kg more than 1962 AC Cobra.
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, 1962 AC Cobra (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Comet. (179 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1962 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1962 AC Cobra | 1973 Mercury Comet | |
Make | AC | Mercury |
Model | Cobra | Comet |
Year Released | 1962 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4265 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2800 mm |