1956 Bentley S1 vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1967 Mercury Comet is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Bentley S1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Bentley S1 would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Bentley S1 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Bentley S1 weights approximately 363 kg more than 1967 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:
1956 Bentley S1 | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Bentley | Mercury |
Model | S1 | Comet |
Year Released | 1956 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2950 mm |