1986 Ferrari 208 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1986 Ferrari 208 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 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 88 kg more than 1986 Ferrari 208.
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 Ferrari 208 (329 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (176 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ferrari 208 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 208 | Comet |
Year Released | 1986 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 329 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1132 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2630 mm |