1974 Fiat 130 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1974 Fiat 130 is newer by 4 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 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1970 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Fiat 130 (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (209 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1974 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 130 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | 130 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 3272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
