1971 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1971 Fiat Campagnola is newer by 1 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Comet (137 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1971 Fiat Campagnola. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 100 kg more than 1971 Fiat Campagnola. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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 (319 Nm) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat Campagnola. (128 Nm). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat Campagnola.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat Campagnola | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | Campagnola | Comet |
Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1899 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 319 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2800 mm |