2004 Fiat Doblo vs. 1974 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2004 Fiat Doblo is newer by 30 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, 1974 Mercury Comet (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Doblo. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Fiat Doblo weights approximately 60 kg more than 1974 Mercury Comet.
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, 2004 Fiat Doblo, 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Doblo. (203 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Doblo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Doblo | 1974 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Doblo | Comet |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 3272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2630 mm |
