1981 Fiat 131 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1981 Fiat 131 is newer by 15 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 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (268 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 131. (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 670 kg more than 1981 Fiat 131. 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 131. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Fiat 131 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | 131 | Comet |
Year Released | 1981 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2950 mm |