1972 Mercury Comet vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (411 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1500 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 2011 Ford F-150 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, 2011 Ford F-150 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, 2011 Ford F-150 (588 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Comet. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Comet | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Mercury | Ford |
| Model | Comet | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 411 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 2724 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5603 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2192 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1994 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3386 mm |
