1984 Ferrari GTO vs. 1972 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1984 Ferrari GTO is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari GTO (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari GTO weights approximately 606 kg more than 1972 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 GTO (496 Nm) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Comet. (175 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari GTO | 1972 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | GTO | Comet |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 496 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1224 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2630 mm |
