1972 Mercury Comet vs. 1992 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1992 Peugeot 405 is newer by 20 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, 1992 Peugeot 405 (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Peugeot 405 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Comet weights approximately 50 kg more than 1992 Peugeot 405.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Mercury Comet (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Peugeot 405. (168 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Comet | 1992 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Comet | 405 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2780 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2710 mm |
