1965 Fiat Coupe vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1966 Mercury Comet is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat Coupe 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 (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1965 Fiat Coupe. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 130 kg more than 1965 Fiat Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Mercury Comet (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat Coupe. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Coupe | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Coupe | Comet |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2950 mm |
