2004 Ferrari 360 vs. 1971 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2004 Ferrari 360 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 360 (395 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 226 kg more than 1971 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, 2004 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm). This means 2004 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ferrari 360 | 1971 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 360 | Comet |
Year Released | 2004 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3586 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 178 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2800 mm |