1968 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1972 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1972 Mercury Comet is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Austin 3-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Austin 3-Litre would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Austin 3-Litre (124 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 270 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, 1968 Austin 3-Litre (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1968 Austin 3-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Austin 3-Litre | 1972 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Austin | Mercury |
| Model | 3-Litre | Comet |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2800 mm |
