1974 Mercury Comet vs. 1992 Honda Integra
To start off, 1992 Honda Integra is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Integra (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Comet. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Integra should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Comet weights approximately 90 kg more than 1992 Honda Integra.
Because 1974 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 1974 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Honda Integra, 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, 1974 Mercury Comet (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Integra. (171 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Integra.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Comet | 1992 Honda Integra | |
Make | Mercury | Honda |
Model | Comet | Integra |
Year Released | 1974 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1834 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2560 mm |