1972 Mercury Comet vs. 1972 Subaru FF-1
To start off, both 1972 Mercury Comet and 1972 Subaru FF-1 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 30 more horse power than 1972 Subaru FF-1. (52 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1972 Subaru FF-1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Comet weights approximately 525 kg more than 1972 Subaru FF-1. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Mercury Comet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Subaru FF-1, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Subaru FF-1. (85 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Subaru FF-1.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Comet | 1972 Subaru FF-1 | |
Make | Mercury | Subaru |
Model | Comet | FF-1 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2780 cc | 1087 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2430 mm |