1983 Ferrari 308 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 308 is newer by 17 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 63 more horse power than 1983 Ferrari 308. (205 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1983 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 345 kg more than 1983 Ferrari 308. 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 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ferrari 308. (246 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ferrari 308 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 308 | Comet |
Year Released | 1983 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2855 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 103 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 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 |