1973 Lancia Fulvia vs. 1971 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1973 Lancia Fulvia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Lancia Fulvia (90 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Lancia Fulvia should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Comet weights approximately 252 kg more than 1973 Lancia Fulvia.
Because 1971 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 1971 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Lancia Fulvia, 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, 1971 Mercury Comet (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Lancia Fulvia. (114 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Lancia Fulvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Lancia Fulvia | 1971 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Lancia | Mercury |
| Model | Fulvia | Comet |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2800 mm |
