1985 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1985 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 267 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 305 kg more than 1985 Ferrari Mondial.
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, 1966 Mercury Comet (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ferrari Mondial. (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ferrari Mondial | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | Mondial | Comet |
Year Released | 1985 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3186 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2950 mm |