1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 is newer by 23 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 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 (127 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 624 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000.
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, 1966 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000. (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | 2000 | Comet |
Year Released | 1989 | 1966 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1662 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2950 mm |