1989 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 90 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75.
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, 1970 Mercury Comet (249 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. (235 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | 75 | Comet |
Year Released | 1989 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 249 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 57 L |