1973 Mercury Comet vs. 1966 Moretti 2500
To start off, 1973 Mercury Comet is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Moretti 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Moretti 2500 would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Moretti 2500 (143 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Comet. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Moretti 2500 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Moretti 2500 weights approximately 106 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Mercury Comet (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Moretti 2500. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Moretti 2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Comet | 1966 Moretti 2500 | |
| Make | Mercury | Moretti |
| Model | Comet | 2500 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3271 cc | 2454 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
