1969 Fiat 130 vs. 1974 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1974 Mercury Comet is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat 130 (161 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 130 weights approximately 254 kg more than 1974 Mercury Comet. 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, 1969 Fiat 130 (218 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Comet. 1969 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1974 Mercury Comet has manual transmission. 1974 Mercury Comet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 130 | 1974 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | 130 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1474 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
