1991 Honda Accord vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1991 Honda Accord is newer by 21 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, 1991 Honda Accord (176 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Honda Accord weights approximately 160 kg more than 1970 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1991 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 (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Honda Accord. (230 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Honda Accord | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Accord | Comet |
Year Released | 1991 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2449 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2630 mm |