1972 Mercury Comet vs. 1996 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 1996 Venturi Atlantique is newer by 24 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Venturi Atlantique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi Atlantique (277 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Venturi Atlantique weights approximately 30 kg more than 1972 Mercury Comet. 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, 1996 Venturi Atlantique (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Comet | 1996 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Mercury | Venturi |
| Model | Comet | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2780 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2510 mm |
