1956 Maserati 450 vs. 1973 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1973 Mercury Comet is newer by 17 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 312 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Comet. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Comet weights approximately 430 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 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Comet. (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1956 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Maserati 450 | 1973 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Maserati | Mercury |
Model | 450 | Comet |
Year Released | 1956 | 1973 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4478 cc | 3271 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 487 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1220 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2630 mm |