1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1971 Fiat 130 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 208 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 130 | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | 130 | Comet |
Year Released | 1971 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3238 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2950 mm |