1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle is newer by 8 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 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (119 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 530 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle.
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, 1967 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle. (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | Eagle | Comet |
Year Released | 1975 | 1967 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 103 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2950 mm |