1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2012 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2012 Honda CR-V is newer by 46 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, 2012 Honda CR-V (184 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet.
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, 2012 Honda CR-V, 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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda CR-V. (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2012 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Mercury | Honda |
| Model | Comet | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1819 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1645 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2620 mm |
