2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica (534 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (405 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet.
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, 1966 Mercury Comet (645 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica. (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 575 Superamerica | Comet |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5748 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 534 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 645 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2950 mm |
