1992 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 26 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1992 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190. (153 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | 190 | Comet |
Year Released | 1992 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 103 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2950 mm |