1975 Mercury Comet vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL (432 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 358 more horse power than 1975 Mercury Comet. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 790 kg more than 1975 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 CL (700 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 503 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercury Comet. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mercury Comet | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Comet | CL |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3272 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 432 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5095 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2954 mm |
