1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1967 Mercury Comet is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Comet (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 1000. (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 682 kg more than 1958 Abarth 1000. 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, 1967 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 1000 | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Abarth | Mercury |
Model | 1000 | Comet |
Year Released | 1958 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2950 mm |