2006 Honda Odyssey vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2006 Honda Odyssey 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 3,473 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 680 kg more than 1970 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 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 1970 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Odyssey, 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, 2006 Honda Odyssey (325 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (209 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Odyssey | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Odyssey | Comet |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3473 cc | 3272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2800 mm |
