1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1975 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 14 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 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 (192 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1975 Mercury Comet. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Comet weights approximately 130 kg more than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 (235 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercury Comet. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1975 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | 190 | Comet |
Year Released | 1989 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2463 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2800 mm |