1969 Ferrari 365 GTS vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS is newer by 2 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 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (119 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS weights approximately 120 kg more than 1967 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS (364 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ferrari 365 GTS | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 365 GTS | Comet |
Year Released | 1969 | 1967 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 364 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 103 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2950 mm |