1997 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1972 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Comet weights approximately 89 kg more than 1997 Alfa Romeo 145.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Mercury Comet (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Alfa Romeo 145. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1972 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 | 1972 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
| Model | 145 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1224 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 |
