2008 Ferrari 360 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 42 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 300 kg more than 2008 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ferrari 360 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 360 | Comet |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 6393 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 267 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 370 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2950 mm |
