1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1970 Mercury Comet is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 2400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 2400 would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 2400 (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 294 kg more than 1961 Abarth 2400.
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, 1970 Mercury Comet (249 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 2400. (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 2400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 2400 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Abarth | Mercury |
| Model | 2400 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2323 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 249 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 57 L |
