1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1974 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 11 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Comet weights approximately 260 kg more than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037.
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, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (300 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1974 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Abarth | Mercury |
| Model | Lancia 037 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1974 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2800 mm |
