1972 Mercury Comet vs. 2005 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2005 Nissan Sentra is newer by 33 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, 2005 Nissan Sentra (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Comet weights approximately 143 kg more than 2005 Nissan Sentra.
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, 2005 Nissan Sentra, 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 (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Sentra. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Sentra. 2005 Nissan Sentra has automatic transmission and 1972 Mercury Comet has manual transmission. 1972 Mercury Comet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Nissan Sentra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Comet | 2005 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Comet | Sentra |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2780 cc | 1767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2630 mm |
