1957 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1967 Mercury Comet is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (280 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (119 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 220 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT.
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, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (260 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ferrari 250 GT | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 250 GT | Comet |
Year Released | 1957 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 103 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2950 mm |