1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 20 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 4,738 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (198 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75.
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 (382 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | 75 | Comet |
Year Released | 1986 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 4738 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 382 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2950 mm |