1986 Fiat Croma vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1986 Fiat Croma is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Fiat Croma (154 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (119 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Fiat Croma should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 220 kg more than 1986 Fiat Croma.
Because 1967 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 1967 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Fiat Croma, 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, 1967 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Fiat Croma. (235 Nm @ 2350 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Fiat Croma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Fiat Croma | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Croma | Comet |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2350 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 103 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2950 mm |
