1972 Mercury Comet vs. 2012 Audi A1
To start off, 2012 Audi A1 is newer by 40 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, 2012 Audi A1 (85 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A1 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Comet weights approximately 180 kg more than 2012 Audi A1.
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, 2012 Audi A1, 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, 1972 Mercury Comet (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A1. (160 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Comet | 2012 Audi A1 | |
| Make | Mercury | Audi |
| Model | Comet | A1 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2780 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3954 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1416 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2469 mm |
