2006 Fiat Palio II vs. 1971 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2006 Fiat Palio II is newer by 35 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 10 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Palio II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Palio II weights approximately 151 kg more than 1971 Mercury Comet.
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, 2006 Fiat Palio II, 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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Palio II.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Palio II | 1971 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | Palio II | Comet |
Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2800 mm |