1986 Honda Civic vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1986 Honda Civic is newer by 16 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, 1986 Honda Civic (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 370 kg more than 1986 Honda Civic.
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, 1986 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, 1970 Mercury Comet (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Civic. (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Honda Civic | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Civic | Comet |
Year Released | 1986 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2630 mm |