1994 Ferrari F355 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1994 Ferrari F355 is newer by 28 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 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (268 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 425 kg more than 1994 Ferrari F355.
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 (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ferrari F355. (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ferrari F355.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ferrari F355 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | F355 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1775 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2950 mm |
