1968 Ford Escort 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 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort 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 17 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (64 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Comet weights approximately 353 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. 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, 1972 Mercury Comet (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1972 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Escort | Comet |
Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2630 mm |