1977 Fiat 126 vs. 1973 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1977 Fiat 126 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Comet (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Comet weights approximately 640 kg more than 1977 Fiat 126. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1973 Mercury Comet (179 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat 126 | 1973 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | 126 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2800 mm |
