1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, both 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1967 Mercury Comet were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 330 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
| Model | Spider | Comet |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2950 mm |
