2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 1972 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 28 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 397 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 466 kg more than 1972 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Comet. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ferrari 550 | 1972 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 550 | Comet |
Year Released | 2000 | 1972 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 478 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 563 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |