1977 Ferrari Dino vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1977 Ferrari Dino is newer by 11 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 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari Dino (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet.
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, 1977 Ferrari Dino (264 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm). This means 1977 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ferrari Dino | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | Dino | Comet |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2925 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2950 mm |
