1972 Mercury Comet vs. 1973 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1973 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Comet 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 26 more horse power than 1973 Triumph Spitfire. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Comet weights approximately 420 kg more than 1973 Triumph Spitfire. 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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph Spitfire. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Comet | 1973 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Mercury | Triumph |
| Model | Comet | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2780 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2110 mm |
