1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1966 Mercury Comet is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 320 kg more than 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia.
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.
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1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 375 Mille Miglia | Comet |
Year Released | 1955 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4554 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1360 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2950 mm |