1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo is newer by 32 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 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo (187 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (119 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Because 1967 Mercury Comet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1967 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo. (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
| Model | Dardo | Comet |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 103 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2950 mm |
