1981 Ferrari 400 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 400 is newer by 15 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 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1966 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1966 Mercury Comet (546 Nm) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ferrari 400 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 400 | Comet |
Year Released | 1981 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 546 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2950 mm |