1998 Fiat Seicento vs. 1971 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1998 Fiat Seicento is newer by 27 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, 1971 Mercury Comet (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Comet weights approximately 489 kg more than 1998 Fiat Seicento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Fiat Seicento, 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 (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (86 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Fiat Seicento | 1971 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | Seicento | Comet |
Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1107 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2800 mm |