1989 Ferrari 348 vs. 1975 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1989 Ferrari 348 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1975 Mercury Comet. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1975 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1989 Ferrari 348 (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercury Comet. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ferrari 348 | 1975 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 348 | Comet |
Year Released | 1989 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3405 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2800 mm |