2005 Fiat Palio vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2005 Fiat Palio is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 522 kg more than 2005 Fiat Palio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 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 1966 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Palio, 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (141 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Palio | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | Palio | Comet |
Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 103 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1662 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2950 mm |