1958 Maserati 450 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1966 Mercury Comet is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Maserati 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Maserati 450 would be higher. At 4,478 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Maserati 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet.
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, 1958 Maserati 450 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1958 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Maserati 450 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Maserati | Mercury |
Model | 450 | Comet |
Year Released | 1958 | 1966 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4478 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 487 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2950 mm |