1976 Ford Granada vs. 1972 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1976 Ford Granada is newer by 4 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 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Comet (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1976 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Granada weights approximately 276 kg more than 1972 Mercury Comet.
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, 1976 Ford Granada (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Comet. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Granada | 1972 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Granada | Comet |
Year Released | 1976 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2630 mm |