1967 Mercury Comet vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (119 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord weights approximately 69 kg more than 1967 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 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 1967 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord, 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, 1967 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Accord. (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Comet | 2012 Honda Accord | |
Make | Mercury | Honda |
Model | Comet | Accord |
Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
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 | 119 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1469 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4851 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2741 mm |