2007 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 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 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 423 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 E (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | E | Comet |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2148 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1362 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2950 mm |
