1969 Fiat 124 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1969 Fiat 124 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mercury Comet 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) has 208 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 430 kg more than 1969 Fiat 124. 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat 124 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | 124 | Comet |
Year Released | 1969 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 267 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2950 mm |