1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 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 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 4,738 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (198 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. (145 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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, 1966 Mercury Comet (382 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
| Model | 2600 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 4738 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2950 mm |
