1996 Honda CRX vs. 1974 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1996 Honda CRX is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda CRX (158 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Comet weights approximately 170 kg more than 1996 Honda CRX.
Because 1974 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 1974 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1974 Mercury Comet (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda CRX. (143 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda CRX.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda CRX | 1974 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | CRX | Comet |
Year Released | 1996 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 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 | 1220 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 |