1973 Mercury Comet vs. 1959 Moretti 750
To start off, 1973 Mercury Comet is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Moretti 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Moretti 750 would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Comet (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1959 Moretti 750. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1959 Moretti 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Comet weights approximately 460 kg more than 1959 Moretti 750. 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, 1973 Mercury Comet (179 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Moretti 750. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Moretti 750.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Comet | 1959 Moretti 750 | |
Make | Mercury | Moretti |
Model | Comet | 750 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2160 mm |