1950 Fiat 1500 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1966 Mercury Comet is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (268 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1500. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 575 kg more than 1950 Fiat 1500. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Fiat 1500 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | 1500 | Comet |
Year Released | 1950 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 103 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2950 mm |