1989 Holden Gemini vs. 1972 Mercury Comet

To start off, 1989 Holden Gemini is newer by 17 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Comet (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1989 Holden Gemini. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1989 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Comet weights approximately 364 kg more than 1989 Holden Gemini. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1972 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 1972 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Holden Gemini, 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, 1972 Mercury Comet (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Holden Gemini. (117 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Holden Gemini.

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