1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz B
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz B is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,270 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz B (94 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz B should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz B weights approximately 80 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.
Because 1970 Mercury Comet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Mercury Comet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz B, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mercury Comet (209 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz B. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz B.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Comet | 2011 Mercedes-Benz B | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Comet | B |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3270 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2780 mm |
