1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1974 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1974 Mercury Comet is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Comet. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Comet weights approximately 540 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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, both vehicles can yield 206 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1974 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 500 Testarossa | Comet |
Year Released | 1960 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2630 mm |