1983 Honda Civic vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1983 Honda Civic is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Comet (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1983 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 875 kg more than 1983 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 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 1967 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 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, 1967 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Civic. (94 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Honda Civic | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Civic | Comet |
Year Released | 1983 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1334 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2950 mm |