1987 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 21 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 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet.
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, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari 412 GT | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 412 GT | Comet |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2950 mm |
