1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2002 Honda S-MX
To start off, 2002 Honda S-MX is newer by 36 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, 2002 Honda S-MX (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 332 kg more than 2002 Honda S-MX.
Because 2002 Honda S-MX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda S-MX 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S-MX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2002 Honda S-MX | |
| Make | Mercury | Honda |
| Model | Comet | S-MX |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
