2007 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 1972 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (161 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 261 kg more than 1972 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Comet. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | 1972 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | C | Comet |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2630 mm |
