1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2013 Honda Pilot

To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot is newer by 43 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Pilot (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 821 kg more than 1970 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2013 Honda Pilot is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot 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, 2013 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (176 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.

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