1952 Fiat 8V vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1966 Mercury Comet is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 8V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 8V would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 8V. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 8V.
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 (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Fiat 8V. (145 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Fiat 8V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Fiat 8V | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | 8V | Comet |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2950 mm |
