1999 Honda NSX vs. 1974 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1999 Honda NSX is newer by 25 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 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Comet. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda NSX weights approximately 150 kg more than 1974 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Honda NSX (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Comet. (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1999 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda NSX | 1974 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | NSX | Comet |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2630 mm |
