1972 Mercury Comet vs. 2000 TVR Griffith
To start off, 2000 TVR Griffith 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 4,988 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Griffith (320 HP) has 238 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Comet. (82 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Comet weights approximately 170 kg more than 2000 TVR Griffith.
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, 2000 TVR Griffith (434 Nm) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm). This means 2000 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Comet | 2000 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Mercury | TVR |
| Model | Comet | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2780 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 320 HP |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2290 mm |
