2007 Honda CR-V vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2007 Honda CR-V is newer by 37 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, 2007 Honda CR-V (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda CR-V weights approximately 640 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 2007 Honda CR-V 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, 2007 Honda CR-V 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda CR-V | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | CR-V | Comet |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 249 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 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 | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 57 L |