1960 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1973 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1973 Mercury Comet is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Comet. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 20 kg more than 1973 Mercury Comet. 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, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Comet. (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ferrari 250 GT | 1973 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 250 GT | Comet |
Year Released | 1960 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3271 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |