1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1970 Mercury Comet is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 (346 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 570 kg more than 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158.
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:
1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | GP 158 | Comet |
Year Released | 1950 | 1970 |
Engine Size | 1479 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1270 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |