1972 Ford Gran Torino vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1972 Ford Gran Torino 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Gran Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Gran Torino (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Gran Torino should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Gran Torino weights approximately 461 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.
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 Ford Gran Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (176 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Gran Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Gran Torino | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Gran Torino | Comet |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2630 mm |
