1971 Mercury Comet vs. 1999 Honda Passport

To start off, 1999 Honda Passport is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda Passport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Passport (190 HP) has 108 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (82 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Passport should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet.

Because 1971 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 1971 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Passport, 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, 1999 Honda Passport (256 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm). This means 1999 Honda Passport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Comet. 1999 Honda Passport has automatic transmission and 1971 Mercury Comet has manual transmission. 1971 Mercury Comet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Honda Passport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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