1991 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1971 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1991 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Alfa Romeo 33 (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Comet weights approximately 239 kg more than 1991 Alfa Romeo 33.
Because 1971 Mercury Comet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Alfa Romeo 33, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1971 Mercury Comet (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Alfa Romeo 33. (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Alfa Romeo 33.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1971 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | 33 | Comet |
Year Released | 1991 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1351 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2800 mm |