2009 Ferrari F430 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2009 Ferrari F430 is newer by 43 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, 2009 Ferrari F430 (503 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (405 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari F430 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (645 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ferrari F430. (470 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ferrari F430.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ferrari F430 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | F430 | Comet |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4308 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 503 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 645 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2950 mm |
