1950 Ferrari 166 vs. 1973 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1973 Mercury Comet is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ferrari 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ferrari 166 would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 166 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Comet. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Comet weights approximately 320 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 166.
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 Ferrari 166 | 1973 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 166 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3271 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1220 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2630 mm |
