1975 Mercury Comet vs. 1977 Audi Fox
To start off, 1977 Audi Fox is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Audi Fox (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1975 Mercury Comet. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Audi Fox should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Comet weights approximately 518 kg more than 1977 Audi Fox.
Because 1975 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 1975 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Audi Fox, 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, 1975 Mercury Comet (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Audi Fox. (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Audi Fox.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mercury Comet | 1977 Audi Fox | |
| Make | Mercury | Audi |
| Model | Comet | Fox |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2550 mm |
