1998 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1972 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1998 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 26 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 466 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.
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, 1998 Buick Park Avenue, 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, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Comet. 1998 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1972 Mercury Comet has manual transmission. 1972 Mercury Comet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Park Avenue | 1972 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Park Avenue | Comet |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2800 mm |
