1967 Mercury Comet vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (188 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (119 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 1123 kg more than 1967 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Comet | 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | |
Make | Mercury | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Comet | Sprinter |
Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3279 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2523 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 6939 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2024 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2731 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 4326 mm |