1972 Mercury Comet vs. 2010 Fiat Bravo
To start off, 2010 Fiat Bravo is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Fiat Bravo (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Fiat Bravo should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 211 kg more than 1972 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 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 1972 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Fiat Bravo, 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, 2010 Fiat Bravo (290 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Comet. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Comet | 2010 Fiat Bravo | |
| Make | Mercury | Fiat |
| Model | Comet | Bravo |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
