1994 Honda CRX vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1994 Honda CRX is newer by 24 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Comet (137 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1994 Honda CRX. (125 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda CRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 340 kg more than 1994 Honda CRX. 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, 1994 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, 1970 Mercury Comet (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda CRX. (141 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda CRX.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Honda CRX | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | CRX | Comet |
Year Released | 1994 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1390 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 |