2000 Ferrari F1 2000 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 is newer by 30 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 (771 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 673 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 weights approximately 340 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, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 (373 Nm) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (249 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | F1 2000 | Comet |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 771 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 249 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 57 L |
