1964 Abarth OT vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1966 Mercury Comet is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Abarth OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Abarth OT would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Abarth OT (154 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Abarth OT should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 872 kg more than 1964 Abarth OT.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Abarth OT | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Abarth | Mercury |
| Model | OT | Comet |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1591 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1662 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2950 mm |
