1975 Mercury Comet vs. 1972 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 1975 Mercury Comet is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Volkswagen 1302. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Volkswagen 1302 would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mercury Comet (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1972 Volkswagen 1302. (34 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1972 Volkswagen 1302. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Comet weights approximately 674 kg more than 1972 Volkswagen 1302. 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, 1975 Mercury Comet (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Volkswagen 1302. (84 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Volkswagen 1302.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Mercury Comet | 1972 Volkswagen 1302 | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Comet | 1302 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 756 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |