1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1970 Mercury Comet is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 (115 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1970 Mercury Comet. 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, 1970 Mercury Comet (176 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | 220 | Comet |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2195 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |