1961 Abarth 700 vs. 1973 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1973 Mercury Comet is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Comet (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 700. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Comet weights approximately 650 kg more than 1961 Abarth 700. 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, 1973 Mercury Comet (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 700. (61 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 700 | 1973 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Abarth | Mercury |
| Model | 700 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 3271 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2630 mm |
