1972 Mercury Comet vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 35 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touran (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 334 kg more than 1972 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Volkswagen Touran, 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touran (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Comet. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Comet | 2007 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Comet | Touran |
Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 1558 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |