2007 Honda Accord vs. 1975 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (244 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1975 Mercury Comet. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercury Comet.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Honda Accord (286 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercury Comet. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 1975 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Accord | Comet |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2800 mm |
