1972 Honda Life vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1972 Honda Life is newer by 6 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 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1972 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 1285 kg more than 1972 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1972 Honda Life, 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 (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 518 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Honda Life | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Life | Comet |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2950 mm |
