1972 Mercury Comet vs. 1974 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1974 Opel Rekord is newer by 2 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 16 more horse power than 1974 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Comet weights approximately 155 kg more than 1974 Opel Rekord. 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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Comet | 1974 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Comet | Rekord |
Year Released | 1972 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2780 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2680 mm |