2004 Ferrari 612 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2004 Ferrari 612 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 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 415 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 612 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, 2004 Ferrari 612 (590 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ferrari 612 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 612 | Comet |
Year Released | 2004 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
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 | 533 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |