1972 Mercury Comet vs. 1979 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1979 Zastava 1300 is newer by 7 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Comet (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1979 Zastava 1300. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1979 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Comet weights approximately 264 kg more than 1979 Zastava 1300. 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 (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Zastava 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Comet | 1979 Zastava 1300 | |
Make | Mercury | Zastava |
Model | Comet | 1300 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2430 mm |