2007 Acura MDX vs. 1971 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2007 Acura MDX is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,664 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet.
Because 2007 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Acura MDX 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, 2007 Acura MDX (373 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Comet. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura MDX | 1971 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Acura | Mercury |
| Model | MDX | Comet |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
