2009 Fiat Panda vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2009 Fiat Panda is newer by 39 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Comet (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 306 kg more than 2009 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1970 Mercury Comet (249 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Fiat Panda | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | Panda | Comet |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 249 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 57 L |