1972 Mercury Comet vs. 2009 Tata Safari
To start off, 2009 Tata Safari is newer by 37 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 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Comet (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Safari weights approximately 700 kg more than 1972 Mercury Comet.
Because 2009 Tata Safari 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, 2009 Tata Safari 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, 2009 Tata Safari (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Comet | 2009 Tata Safari | |
Make | Mercury | Tata |
Model | Comet | Safari |
Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2780 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2660 mm |