1977 Fiat X1-9 vs. 1975 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1977 Fiat X1-9 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Fiat X1-9 (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1975 Mercury Comet. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Fiat X1-9 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Comet weights approximately 512 kg more than 1977 Fiat X1-9.
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, 1975 Mercury Comet (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat X1-9. (118 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat X1-9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat X1-9 | 1975 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | X1-9 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2800 mm |
