1994 Acura Integra vs. 1971 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1994 Acura Integra is newer by 23 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, 1994 Acura Integra (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Acura Integra should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Comet weights approximately 54 kg more than 1994 Acura Integra.
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, 1994 Acura Integra, 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Acura Integra. (172 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Acura Integra. 1994 Acura Integra has automatic transmission and 1971 Mercury Comet has manual transmission. 1971 Mercury Comet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Acura Integra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Acura Integra | 1971 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Acura | Mercury |
Model | Integra | Comet |
Year Released | 1994 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2800 mm |