1976 Ferrari 512 BB vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 262 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 512 BB.
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, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ferrari 512 BB | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 512 BB | Comet |
Year Released | 1976 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3279 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1662 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2950 mm |