1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, both 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 and 1970 Mercury Comet were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (345 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 weights approximately 20 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 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (176 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | C 111 | Comet |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2782 cc |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |