1970 Mercury Comet vs. 1983 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1983 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 4,930 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Maserati Quattroporte (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 595 kg more than 1970 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, 1983 Maserati Quattroporte (401 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (249 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1983 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Comet | 1983 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Mercury | Maserati |
Model | Comet | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1970 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 4930 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 249 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2810 mm |