2009 Honda Pilot vs. 1975 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 34 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1975 Mercury Comet. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 580 kg more than 1975 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 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 1975 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot, 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, 2009 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercury Comet. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Pilot | 1975 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Pilot | Comet |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2800 mm |
