1972 Ford GT 40 vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1972 Ford GT 40 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 402 kg more than 1972 Ford GT 40.
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, 1967 Mercury Comet (258 Nm) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford GT 40 | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | GT 40 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1362 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2950 mm |
