1990 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 20 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 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 37 kg more than 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS.
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, 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (209 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 328 GTS | Comet |
Year Released | 1990 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3186 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2800 mm |