1995 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1971 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1995 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 2,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercedes-Benz S (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 666 kg more than 1971 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, 1995 Mercedes-Benz S (270 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1995 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Mercedes-Benz S | 1971 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | S | Comet |
Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2797 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2800 mm |