2007 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 37 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (161 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 265 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, 1970 Mercury Comet (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercedes-Benz C | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | C | Comet |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2630 mm |