1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1970 Mercury Comet is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 182 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750.
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 Alfa Romeo 1750 (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | 1750 | Comet |
Year Released | 1967 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2800 mm |