1972 Mercury Comet vs. 1985 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1985 Toyota Model F is newer by 13 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 3 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Model F. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Model F weights approximately 80 kg more than 1972 Mercury Comet.
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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Comet | 1985 Toyota Model F | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Comet | Model F |
Year Released | 1972 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2780 cc | 1812 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2240 mm |