2007 Honda Accord vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 242 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord.
Because 2007 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1967 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Accord | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Accord | Comet |
Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2950 mm |