1972 Mercury Comet vs. 1982 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1982 Talbot Samba is newer by 10 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 38 more horse power than 1982 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1982 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Comet weights approximately 480 kg more than 1982 Talbot Samba. 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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Talbot Samba. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Comet | 1982 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Mercury | Talbot |
| Model | Comet | Samba |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2780 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2350 mm |
