1994 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 24 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 4,943 cc, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 350 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, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1994 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ferrari 512 TR | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 512 TR | Comet |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 2782 cc |
| Horse Power | 423 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2800 mm |
