1980 Alfa Romeo 179 vs. 1975 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1975 Mercury Comet. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Comet weights approximately 330 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, 1975 Mercury Comet (197 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. (177 Nm). This means 1975 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 | 1975 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
| Model | 179 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1430 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2800 mm |
