1972 Ferrari Dino vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1972 Ferrari Dino is newer by 2 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ferrari Dino (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 45 kg more than 1972 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, 1970 Mercury Comet (248 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ferrari Dino. (226 Nm). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ferrari Dino | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | Dino | Comet |
Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2418 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 248 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 59.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2630 mm |