2002 Honda Logo vs. 1972 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2002 Honda Logo is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Comet (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2002 Honda Logo. (64 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Logo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Comet weights approximately 284 kg more than 2002 Honda Logo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 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 1972 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Logo, 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, 1972 Mercury Comet (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Logo. (108 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Logo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Logo | 1972 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Logo | Comet |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2630 mm |
