1972 Dodge Dart vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1972 Dodge Dart is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Dart (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (137 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Dart weights approximately 35 kg more than 1970 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Dart (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Dart | Comet |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2800 mm |
