1980 Ferrari 208 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 208 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 208 (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 45 kg more than 1980 Ferrari 208.
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, 1970 Mercury Comet (249 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 208. (171 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ferrari 208 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 208 | Comet |
Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 249 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2800 mm |