1956 Maserati 450 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1970 Mercury Comet is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Maserati 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Maserati 450 would be higher. At 4,478 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Maserati 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 480 kg more than 1956 Maserati 450.
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, 1956 Maserati 450 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1956 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Maserati 450 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Maserati | Mercury |
Model | 450 | Comet |
Year Released | 1956 | 1970 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4478 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 487 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1270 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2630 mm |