1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1971 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 26 kg more than 1971 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (246 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1971 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | 90 | Comet |
Year Released | 1985 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2800 mm |