1949 Maserati 4 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1970 Mercury Comet is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Maserati 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Maserati 4 would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Maserati 4 (256 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Maserati 4 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 720 kg more than 1949 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:
| 1949 Maserati 4 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercury |
| Model | 4 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1350 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2800 mm |
