1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1967 Mercury Comet is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1967 Mercury Comet (258 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | Giulia | Comet |
Year Released | 1965 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 258 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2950 mm |