2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 612 is newer by 39 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, 2005 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 480 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, 2005 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (546 Nm). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ferrari 612 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 612 | Comet |
Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 533 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 589 Nm | 546 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2950 mm |