1998 Acura NSX vs. 1973 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1998 Acura NSX is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Acura NSX (291 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Comet. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Comet.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1998 Acura NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Comet. (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1998 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Acura NSX | 1973 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Acura | Mercury |
Model | NSX | Comet |
Year Released | 1998 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3271 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2630 mm |