1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1990 Alpine A 610 is newer by 24 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 4,738 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alpine A 610 (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (198 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet.
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 (382 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alpine A 610.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alpine A 610 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Alpine | Mercury |
Model | A 610 | Comet |
Year Released | 1990 | 1966 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 4738 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 382 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1400 mm |