1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale 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 33 Stradale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale 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 33 Stradale (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 518 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale.
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 33 Stradale (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (176 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | 33 Stradale | Comet |
Year Released | 1967 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2630 mm |