2000 Honda NSX vs. 1973 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2000 Honda NSX is newer by 27 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, 2000 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Comet. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda NSX weights approximately 240 kg more than 1973 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, 2000 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Comet. (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda NSX | 1973 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | NSX | Comet |
Year Released | 2000 | 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 | 276 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |