1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1966 Mercury Comet is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (268 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 899 kg more than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Mercury Comet (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | Giulietta | Comet |
Year Released | 1954 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2950 mm |