1962 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1973 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1973 Mercury Comet is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Comet. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 110 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Comet. (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1973 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
| Model | Spider | Comet |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 3271 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |
