1966 Mercury Comet vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (397 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 560 kg more than 1966 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (601 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercury Comet | 2013 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Comet | E |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 601 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4698 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2015 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1402 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
