2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello 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 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello (515 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 397 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello weights approximately 68 kg more than 1966 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 575M Maranello (589 Nm) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm). This means 2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 575M Maranello | Comet |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5748 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 515 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1662 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2950 mm |
