1941 Mercedes-Benz 770 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1966 Mercury Comet is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 770. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 770 would be higher. At 7,655 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Mercedes-Benz 770 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 770. (154 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 770. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 770 weights approximately 1625 kg more than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1941 Mercedes-Benz 770 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | 770 | Comet |
Year Released | 1941 | 1966 |
Engine Size | 7655 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 3400 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6010 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 2950 mm |