1980 Ford Capri vs. 1972 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1980 Ford Capri is newer by 8 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, 1972 Mercury Comet (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1980 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Comet weights approximately 224 kg more than 1980 Ford Capri. 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, 1972 Mercury Comet (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Capri | 1972 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Capri | Comet |
Year Released | 1980 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2800 mm |