1995 Ferrari F512 M vs. 1966 Mercury Comet

To start off, 1995 Ferrari F512 M is newer by 29 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 7,255 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 Ferrari F512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari F512 M (440 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F512 M should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari F512 M weights approximately 410 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (546 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ferrari F512 M. (500 Nm). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ferrari F512 M.

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