1996 Honda Accord vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1996 Honda Accord is newer by 26 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 33 more horse power than 1996 Honda Accord. (104 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 45 kg more than 1996 Honda Accord. 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, 1996 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 (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Accord. (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Accord | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Accord | Comet |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2800 mm |
