2005 Honda HR-V vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2005 Honda HR-V is newer by 35 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda HR-V (106 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 41 kg more than 2005 Honda HR-V.
Because 2005 Honda HR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda HR-V will offer significantly more control. 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, 1970 Mercury Comet (249 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda HR-V. (136 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda HR-V | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | HR-V | Comet |
Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 249 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1309 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 57 L |