1972 Mercury Comet vs. 2010 Honda Insight
To start off, 2010 Honda Insight is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 2,780 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Insight (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Insight weights approximately 15 kg more than 1972 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 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 1972 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Insight, 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, 1972 Mercury Comet (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Comet | 2010 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Mercury | Honda |
| Model | Comet | Insight |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2780 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2550 mm |
