1972 Mercury Comet vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 260 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 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Comet | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Comet | 911 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2780 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2350 mm |
