1972 Mercury Comet vs. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 (123 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 266 kg more than 1972 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Mercury Comet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Comet. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercury Comet | 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
Make | Mercury | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Comet | 164 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2670 mm |