1979 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 12 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, 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (119 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 300 kg more than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. (190 Nm). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | GTV | Comet |
Year Released | 1979 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 258 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 103 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1400 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2950 mm |