1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 33 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, 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK (275 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 220 kg more than 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | CLK | Comet |
Year Released | 1999 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4266 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 96 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2950 mm |