1964 Abarth 750 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1970 Mercury Comet is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Comet (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1964 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 685 kg more than 1964 Abarth 750. 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, 1970 Mercury Comet (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Abarth 750 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Abarth | Mercury |
Model | 750 | Comet |
Year Released | 1964 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 745 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2800 mm |