1972 Mercury Comet vs. 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco 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 2,780 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco weights approximately 78 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, 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco, 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, 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Comet | 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Comet | Scirocco |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2780 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4256 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1404 mm |
