1972 Mercury Comet vs. 1970 ZAZ 966
To start off, 1972 Mercury Comet is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 ZAZ 966. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 ZAZ 966 would be higher. At 2,780 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Comet (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1970 ZAZ 966. (27 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1970 ZAZ 966. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Comet weights approximately 480 kg more than 1970 ZAZ 966. 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 Mercury Comet (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 ZAZ 966. (52 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 ZAZ 966.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Comet | 1970 ZAZ 966 | |
| Make | Mercury | ZAZ |
| Model | Comet | 966 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2780 cc | 887 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2170 mm |
