1962 Abarth 600 vs. 1974 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1974 Mercury Comet is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Comet (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1962 Abarth 600. (59 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1962 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Comet weights approximately 637 kg more than 1962 Abarth 600. 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, 1974 Mercury Comet (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 600. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Abarth 600 | 1974 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Abarth | Mercury |
| Model | 600 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 980 cc | 3272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2630 mm |
