1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1990 Fiat Tempra is newer by 24 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 (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Tempra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 642 kg more than 1990 Fiat Tempra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 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 1966 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Fiat Tempra, 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (140 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Tempra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Fiat Tempra | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Tempra | Comet |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1756 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1133 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2950 mm |
