1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo vs. 1973 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1973 Mercury Comet is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Comet. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Comet weights approximately 172 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo.
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, 1973 Mercury Comet (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo | 1973 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
| Model | Cuneo | Comet |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3271 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 910 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2630 mm |
