1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1973 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 850 kg more than 1973 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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 (571 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Comet. (179 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Comet. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 has automatic transmission and 1973 Mercury Comet has manual transmission. 1973 Mercury Comet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1973 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | 600 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5987 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 389 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |
