1972 Mercury Comet vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 41 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang (414 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Mustang weights approximately 425 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, 2013 Ford Mustang (529 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Comet | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Mercury | Ford |
Model | Comet | Mustang |
Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2780 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 529 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1412 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2720 mm |