1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2012 Honda Stream
To start off, 2012 Honda Stream is newer by 42 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, 2012 Honda Stream (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Stream should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 234 kg more than 2012 Honda Stream.
Because 1970 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 1970 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Stream, 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, 1970 Mercury Comet (249 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Stream. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Stream.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Comet | 2012 Honda Stream | |
Make | Mercury | Honda |
Model | Comet | Stream |
Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 249 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 94.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 55 L |