1972 Mercury Comet vs. 1994 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1994 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 22 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, 1994 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Comet weights approximately 300 kg more than 1994 Morgan Plus 4.
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, both vehicles can yield 178 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Comet | 1994 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Mercury | Morgan |
| Model | Comet | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2780 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2500 mm |
