1972 Mercury Comet vs. 2000 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2000 Toyota Avensis is newer by 28 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Avensis (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Comet weights approximately 24 kg more than 2000 Toyota Avensis.
Because 1972 Mercury Comet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Avensis, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Avensis. (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Comet | 2000 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Comet | Avensis |
Year Released | 1972 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |