2001 Fiat Duna vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2001 Fiat Duna is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Fiat Duna (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Fiat Duna should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 335 kg more than 2001 Fiat Duna.
Because 1970 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 1970 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Fiat Duna, 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, 1970 Mercury Comet (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Duna. (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Duna.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Fiat Duna | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | Duna | Comet |
Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1581 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2800 mm |