1991 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1991 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 21 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 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 316 kg more than 1970 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1991 Ferrari Mondial (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Ferrari Mondial | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | Mondial | Comet |
Year Released | 1991 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3186 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2800 mm |