1966 Ferrari 275 vs. 1973 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1973 Mercury Comet is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 275. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 275 would be higher. At 3,285 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 275 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 275 (296 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 275 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Comet weights approximately 45 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 275.
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 Ferrari 275 (294 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Comet. (179 Nm). This means 1966 Ferrari 275 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ferrari 275 | 1973 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 275 | Comet |
Year Released | 1966 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3285 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 179 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2800 mm |