1972 Maserati Bora vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1972 Maserati Bora is newer by 5 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 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (119 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Maserati Bora weights approximately 25 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, 1972 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Maserati Bora | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Maserati | Mercury |
Model | Bora | Comet |
Year Released | 1972 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4719 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2950 mm |