2003 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2003 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercedes-Benz E (176 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (119 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 430 kg more than 1967 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, 2003 Mercedes-Benz E (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mercedes-Benz E | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | E | Comet |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2685 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 103 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2950 mm |
