1972 Mercury Comet vs. 2002 Suzuki Ignis
To start off, 2002 Suzuki Ignis is newer by 30 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, 2002 Suzuki Ignis (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Suzuki Ignis 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 2002 Suzuki Ignis.
Because 2002 Suzuki Ignis is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Suzuki Ignis will offer significantly more control. 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 (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Suzuki Ignis. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Suzuki Ignis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Comet | 2002 Suzuki Ignis | |
| Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
| Model | Comet | Ignis |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2780 cc | 1327 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2370 mm |
