1974 Mercury Comet vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 5,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL (503 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 421 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 963 kg more than 1974 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL (830 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 652 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mercury Comet | 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Comet | CL |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 830 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 2183 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5095 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2130 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1419 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2955 mm |
