1962 Fiat 2300 vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1967 Mercury Comet is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Comet (119 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 2300. (104 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 90 kg more than 1962 Fiat 2300. 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, 1967 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 2300. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 2300 | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | 2300 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2950 mm |
