1972 Mercury Comet vs. 1968 MG MGB
To start off, 1972 Mercury Comet is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 MG MGB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 MG MGB would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 MG MGB (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 MG MGB should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Comet weights approximately 344 kg more than 1968 MG MGB.
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 Mercury Comet (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 MG MGB. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 MG MGB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Comet | 1968 MG MGB | |
| Make | Mercury | MG |
| Model | Comet | MGB |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2320 mm |
