1968 Ferrari Dino vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1968 Ferrari Dino is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (119 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 260 kg more than 1968 Ferrari Dino.
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 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ferrari Dino. (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ferrari Dino | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | Dino | Comet |
Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1987 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 103 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2950 mm |