1966 Abarth 700 vs. 1974 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1974 Mercury Comet is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Comet (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1966 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Comet weights approximately 650 kg more than 1966 Abarth 700. 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, 1974 Mercury Comet (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Abarth 700 | 1974 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Abarth | Mercury |
Model | 700 | Comet |
Year Released | 1966 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2800 mm |