1989 Maserati 420 vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1989 Maserati 420 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 187 kg more than 1989 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, both vehicles can yield 258 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Maserati 420 | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercury |
| Model | 420 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1362 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2950 mm |
