1948 Maserati 4 vs. 1974 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1974 Mercury Comet is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Maserati 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Maserati 4 would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Maserati 4 (257 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Maserati 4 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Comet weights approximately 590 kg more than 1948 Maserati 4.
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:
1948 Maserati 4 | 1974 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Maserati | Mercury |
Model | 4 | Comet |
Year Released | 1948 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 257 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1220 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2800 mm |