1966 Mercury Comet vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1966 Mercury Comet is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Wartburg 311 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 (405 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 368 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Mercury Comet (645 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 564 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Mercury | Wartburg |
| Model | Comet | 311 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 405 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2460 mm |
