1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1970 Mercury Comet is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial would be higher. At 3,270 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial (158 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 485 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial.
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:
| 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 500 Mondial | Comet |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 3270 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1220 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2630 mm |
