1972 Mercury Comet vs. 2011 Ford E-250

To start off, 2011 Ford E-250 is newer by 39 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-250 weights approximately 1190 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.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Ford E-250 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Comet. 2011 Ford E-250 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. 2011 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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