1984 Ferrari 328 GTB vs. 1974 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Comet. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB weights approximately 43 kg more than 1974 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 328 GTB (260 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Comet. (206 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB | 1974 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 328 GTB | Comet |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1850 cc | 3272 cc |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 1220 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2630 mm |
