1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 is newer by 14 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 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 82 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6.
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, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 (222 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (176 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | GTV6 | Comet |
Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2935 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1138 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2630 mm |