2001 Alfa Romeo 146 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 is newer by 31 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 190 kg more than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146.
Because 1970 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 1970 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Alfa Romeo 146, 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, 1970 Mercury Comet (249 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Alfa Romeo 146 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | 146 | Comet |
Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1370 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 249 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 57 L |