1963 Abarth 595 vs. 1971 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1971 Mercury Comet is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercury Comet (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Comet weights approximately 754 kg more than 1963 Abarth 595. 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, 1971 Mercury Comet (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 595 | 1971 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Abarth | Mercury |
| Model | 595 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2800 mm |
