1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1970 Mercury Comet is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Comet (137 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 675 kg more than 1968 Fiat 850. 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 (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 850 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | 850 | Comet |
Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 65 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2800 mm |