1974 Lancia Fulvia vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1974 Lancia Fulvia 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lancia Fulvia (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lancia Fulvia should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 270 kg more than 1974 Lancia Fulvia.
Because 1970 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 1970 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 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, 1970 Mercury Comet (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lancia Fulvia. (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lancia Fulvia.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lancia Fulvia | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Lancia | Mercury |
Model | Fulvia | Comet |
Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2630 mm |