1972 Mercury Comet vs. 1997 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 1997 Nissan Gloria is newer by 25 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 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Gloria is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Gloria weights approximately 310 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Comet | 1997 Nissan Gloria | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Comet | Gloria |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1997 |
| Engine Size | 2780 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
