1972 Ford Maverick vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1972 Ford Maverick 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 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Comet (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1972 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 102 kg more than 1972 Ford Maverick. 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, 1967 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Maverick | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Maverick | Comet |
Year Released | 1972 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2950 mm |