1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 is newer by 6 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 4,520 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 weights approximately 403 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, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 (359 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | 450 | Comet |
Year Released | 1973 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4520 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2950 mm |