1989 Ferrari F40 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F40 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 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 256 kg more than 1989 Ferrari F40.
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 F40 (720 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ferrari F40 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | F40 | Comet |
Year Released | 1989 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 622 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 720 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2950 mm |