2005 Ferrari 360 vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 360 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (119 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 60 kg more than 2005 Ferrari 360.
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, 2005 Ferrari 360 (374 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ferrari 360 | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 360 | Comet |
Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 103 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2950 mm |