1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1966 Mercury Comet is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 750 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 (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 1191 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750. 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) has 492 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Abarth | Mercury |
| Model | 750 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 584 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2950 mm |
