2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 40 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (288 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (119 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 335 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | CLS | Comet |
Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.9 mm | 103 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2950 mm |