1992 Marcos Mantula vs. 1972 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1992 Marcos Mantula is newer by 20 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 3,945 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Marcos Mantula is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Marcos Mantula (173 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Comet weights approximately 330 kg more than 1992 Marcos Mantula.
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, 1992 Marcos Mantula (291 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1992 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Marcos Mantula | 1972 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Marcos | Mercury |
Model | Mantula | Comet |
Year Released | 1992 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3945 cc | 2780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 291 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2800 mm |