1997 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 is newer by 27 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 3,270 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 85 kg more than 1997 Alfa Romeo 145.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mercury Comet (209 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Alfa Romeo 145. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Alfa Romeo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
| Model | 145 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 3270 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2630 mm |
