1985 Honda Accord vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1985 Honda Accord is newer by 15 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Honda Accord (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 222 kg more than 1985 Honda Accord.
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, 1985 Honda Accord, 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 (249 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Honda Accord. (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Honda Accord | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Accord | Comet |
Year Released | 1985 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1958 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 249 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 99.3 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |