1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 1972 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1990 Alpine A 610 is newer by 18 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alpine A 610 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alpine A 610 (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 194 kg more than 1972 Mercury Comet. 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, 1990 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1990 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alpine A 610 | 1972 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Alpine | Mercury |
Model | A 610 | Comet |
Year Released | 1990 | 1972 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 2780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1360 mm |