1988 Lancia Delta vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1988 Lancia Delta is newer by 21 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1988 Lancia Delta. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1988 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 725 kg more than 1988 Lancia Delta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Mercury Comet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Lancia Delta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 2400 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lancia Delta. (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Lancia Delta | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Lancia | Mercury |
Model | Delta | Comet |
Year Released | 1988 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1302 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2950 mm |