1959 Bentley S2 vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1967 Mercury Comet is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Bentley S2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Bentley S2 would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Bentley S2 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bentley S2 weights approximately 586 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:
1959 Bentley S2 | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Bentley | Mercury |
Model | S2 | Comet |
Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6230 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 119 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2950 mm |