1980 Alfa Romeo 179 vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is newer by 13 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, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 560 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179.
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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. (177 Nm). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
| Model | 179 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1660 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2950 mm |
