2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 1973 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 29 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 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK (169 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Comet. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 330 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, 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Comet. (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 1973 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | CLK | Comet |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3271 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2630 mm |
