1973 Honda 145 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1973 Honda 145 is newer by 3 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Comet (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1973 Honda 145. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 300 kg more than 1973 Honda 145. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1973 Honda 145, 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 (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda 145. (123 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda 145.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Honda 145 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | 145 | Comet |
Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1432 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2800 mm |