1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 25 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 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 (326 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 237 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500. (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | 500 | Comet |
Year Released | 1991 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4971 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 96 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2012 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2950 mm |