1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 56 kg more 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, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | 75 | Comet |
Year Released | 1986 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |