2002 Honda Accord vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 32 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 374 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord.
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, 2002 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, 2002 Honda Accord (220 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Accord | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Accord | Comet |
Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2800 mm |