2006 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 514 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 568 kg more than 1970 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (1,000 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 791 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (209 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercedes-Benz CL | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | CL | Comet |
Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5980 cc | 3270 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 604 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 1000 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2630 mm |