1972 Mercury Comet vs. 1972 Simca 1301
To start off, both 1972 Mercury Comet and 1972 Simca 1301 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 31 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Comet weights approximately 210 kg more than 1972 Simca 1301. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Mercury Comet (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1301. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Comet | 1972 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Mercury | Simca |
| Model | Comet | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2780 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2530 mm |
