1982 Ferrari 400 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 400 is newer by 12 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (137 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1970 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, 1982 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (319 Nm). This means 1982 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ferrari 400 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 400 | Comet |
Year Released | 1982 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 319 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |