1967 Mercury Comet vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL is newer by 45 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 765 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.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL (459 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Comet | 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Comet | GL |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3279 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 2425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1839 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3076 mm |
