1974 Mercury Comet vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 39 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Civic weights approximately 94 kg more than 1974 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Honda Civic, 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 (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Civic. 2013 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1974 Mercury Comet has manual transmission. 1974 Mercury Comet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Comet | 2013 Honda Civic | |
Make | Mercury | Honda |
Model | Comet | Civic |
Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1314 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4458 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1752 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1397 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2620 mm |