1949 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1966 Mercury Comet is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. (104 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 262 kg more than 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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:
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | 6C | Comet |
Year Released | 1949 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2442 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 103 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1662 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2950 mm |