1972 Mercury Comet vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 853 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 Toyota Tundra (361 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Comet. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Comet | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Comet | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 2077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5329 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1935 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3221 mm |
