1992 Honda CRX vs. 1971 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1992 Honda CRX is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda CRX (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Comet weights approximately 174 kg more than 1992 Honda CRX.
Because 1971 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 1971 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Honda CRX, 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, 1971 Mercury Comet (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda CRX. (141 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda CRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda CRX | 1971 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | CRX | Comet |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2800 mm |
