1994 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1972 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 22 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, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 232 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 412 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen Rally Raid | 1972 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | Rally Raid | Comet |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1972 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2800 mm |
