2008 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 712 kg more than 1970 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, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (209 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Maserati Quattroporte | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Maserati | Mercury |
Model | Quattroporte | Comet |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 3270 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1932 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2630 mm |