1998 Ferrari 355 Spider vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider weights approximately 328 kg more than 1967 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, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (363 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm). This means 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 355 Spider | Comet |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1362 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2950 mm |
