1980 Fiat 126 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1980 Fiat 126 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 4,738 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (198 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 126.
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, 1966 Mercury Comet (382 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Fiat 126 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | 126 | Comet |
Year Released | 1980 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 4738 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 382 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2950 mm |