1965 Ferrari 330GT vs. 1971 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1971 Mercury Comet is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 330GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 330GT would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 330GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 330GT (300 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 330GT should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 330GT weights approximately 206 kg more than 1971 Mercury Comet. 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, 1965 Ferrari 330GT (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 330GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ferrari 330GT | 1971 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 330GT | Comet |
Year Released | 1965 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2800 mm |