1955 Fiat 1400 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet

To start off, 1970 Mercury Comet is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Comet (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 32 kg more than 1955 Fiat 1400. 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, 1970 Mercury Comet (176 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 1400.

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