1971 Fiat 850 vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1971 Fiat 850 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, 1967 Mercury Comet (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 850.
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 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 850 | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | 850 | Comet |
Year Released | 1971 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2950 mm |