1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Comet (118 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate. (115 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 410 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate. 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, 1967 Mercury Comet (258 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate. (163 Nm). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
| Model | Graduate | Comet |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1966 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 118 HP |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2950 mm |
