1975 Mercury Comet vs. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1975 Mercury Comet. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercury Comet.
Because 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercury Comet. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mercury Comet | 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour | |
| Make | Mercury | Honda |
| Model | Comet | Accord Crosstour |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3272 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2797 mm |
