1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1970 Mercury Comet is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 70 kg more than 1959 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, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 250 GT | Comet |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2952 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |