1972 Austin Maxi vs. 1972 Mercury Comet
To start off, both 1972 Austin Maxi and 1972 Mercury Comet were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,780 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Austin Maxi (95 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Austin Maxi should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Comet weights approximately 220 kg more than 1972 Austin Maxi.
Because 1972 Mercury Comet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Austin Maxi, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Maxi. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Maxi.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Austin Maxi | 1972 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | Maxi | Comet |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1748 cc | 2780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5350 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2800 mm |