2002 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 is newer by 32 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, 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 5 kg more than 2002 Alfa Romeo 147.
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, 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, 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, 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 (275 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (249 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Alfa Romeo 147 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | 147 | Comet |
Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 249 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 57 L |