1972 Mercury Comet vs. 1972 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, both 1972 Mercury Comet and 1972 Sunbeam Alpine 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 11 more horse power than 1972 Sunbeam Alpine. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1972 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Comet weights approximately 210 kg more than 1972 Sunbeam Alpine. 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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Sunbeam Alpine. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Sunbeam Alpine. 1972 Sunbeam Alpine has automatic transmission and 1972 Mercury Comet has manual transmission. 1972 Mercury Comet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Sunbeam Alpine will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Comet | 1972 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Mercury | Sunbeam |
Model | Comet | Alpine |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Size | 2780 cc | 1725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2510 mm |