1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO 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 2,855 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO weights approximately 5 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, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (506 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (176 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 288 GTO | Comet |
Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2855 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 506 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2630 mm |