2004 Fiat Panda vs. 1972 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2004 Fiat Panda is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Comet (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Comet weights approximately 124 kg more than 2004 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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, 1972 Mercury Comet (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Panda | 1972 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Panda | Comet |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2630 mm |
