1982 Ferrari 208 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 16 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (268 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1982 Ferrari 208. (155 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1982 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 539 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 208. 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 @ 2600 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari 208 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 208 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2950 mm |
