1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1966 Mercury Comet is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. (44 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 641 kg more than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Mercury Comet (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 439 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. (107 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | 170 V | Comet |
Year Released | 1946 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 107 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 96 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2950 mm |