1941 Maserati 4 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1966 Mercury Comet is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Maserati 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Maserati 4 would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Maserati 4 (218 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1941 Maserati 4 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1941 Maserati 4 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Maserati | Mercury |
Model | 4 | Comet |
Year Released | 1941 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2950 mm |