1972 Austin 2200 vs. 1974 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1974 Mercury Comet is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Austin 2200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Austin 2200 would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Austin 2200 (110 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Austin 2200 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Comet weights approximately 39 kg more than 1972 Austin 2200.
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, 1974 Mercury Comet (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin 2200. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin 2200.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Austin 2200 | 1974 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | 2200 | Comet |
Year Released | 1972 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2227 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1181 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2800 mm |