1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1971 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Comet weights approximately 210 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Comet. (175 Nm). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1971 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | Giulia | Comet |
Year Released | 1974 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 175 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2630 mm |