1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte (433 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (405 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte 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 (645 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Maserati Quattroporte. (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Mercury Comet | 2012 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Mercury | Maserati |
Model | Comet | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6393 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 405 HP | 433 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5098 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1438 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3063 mm |