1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2010 Fiat Stilo
To start off, 2010 Fiat Stilo is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Comet (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Stilo. (68 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 45 kg more than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Because 1970 Mercury Comet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Fiat Stilo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Stilo. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Stilo.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Comet | 2010 Fiat Stilo | |
Make | Mercury | Fiat |
Model | Comet | Stilo |
Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2610 mm |