1988 Maserati 420 vs. 1972 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1988 Maserati 420 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 2,780 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Comet weights approximately 45 kg more than 1988 Maserati 420.
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, 1988 Maserati 420 (259 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1988 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Maserati 420 | 1972 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercury |
| Model | 420 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 259 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |
