1994 Honda Accord vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1994 Honda Accord is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda Accord (149 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 257 kg more than 1994 Honda Accord.
Because 1966 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 1966 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (258 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Accord. (198 Nm). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Accord | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Accord | Comet |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 103 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1662 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
