2005 Honda Civic vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 511 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 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 1966 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic, 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (258 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (151 Nm). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Civic | Comet |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1685 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1151 kg | 1662 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2950 mm |
