1978 Mazda 929 vs. 1972 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1978 Mazda 929 is newer by 6 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 2,780 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Comet weights approximately 150 kg more than 1978 Mazda 929.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Mercury Comet (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 929 | 1972 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | 929 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 2780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |
