1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1972 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 13 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 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 511 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, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Comet. (175 Nm). This means 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Chevrolet Caprice | 1972 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Caprice | Comet |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5001 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 81 HP |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2630 mm |
