2006 Honda Accord vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 36 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, 2006 Honda Accord (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 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 275 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord.
Because 2006 Honda Accord 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, 2006 Honda Accord 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Accord | Comet |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 249 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 57 L |
