1971 Mercury Comet vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (136 HP @ 2600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 511 kg more than 1971 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (360 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Comet. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1971 Mercury Comet has manual transmission. 1971 Mercury Comet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mercury Comet | 2012 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Mercury | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Comet | E |
Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2143 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 1735 kg |