1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 1971 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1990 Fiat Tempra is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Fiat Tempra (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Fiat Tempra should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Comet weights approximately 87 kg more than 1990 Fiat Tempra.
Because 1971 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 1971 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, 1971 Mercury Comet (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (140 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 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 | 1971 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | Tempra | Comet |
Year Released | 1990 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1756 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1133 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2630 mm |