1964 Ferrari 250 GTO 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 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 4,738 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (198 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet.
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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 250 GTO | Comet |
Year Released | 1964 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4738 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 382 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2950 mm |