1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 43 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 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 595 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. 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, 2009 Honda Civic, 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 (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Mercury | Honda |
| Model | Comet | Civic |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2690 mm |
