1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 (185 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Because 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Mercury Comet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 (260 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | 300 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.5 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2950 mm |
