2004 Acura NSX vs. 1972 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2004 Acura NSX is newer by 32 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura NSX (290 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Acura NSX weights approximately 210 kg more than 1972 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, 2004 Acura NSX (304 Nm) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm). This means 2004 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura NSX | 1972 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Acura | Mercury |
| Model | NSX | Comet |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2800 mm |
