1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 1974 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1990 Fiat Tempra is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Fiat Tempra (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Comet. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Fiat Tempra should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Comet weights approximately 20 kg more than 1990 Fiat Tempra.
Because 1974 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 1974 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, 1974 Mercury Comet (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (140 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 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 | 1974 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Tempra | Comet |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1756 cc | 3272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2630 mm |
