2008 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 116 kg more than 1966 Mercury Comet.
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, 1966 Mercury Comet (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (260 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercedes-Benz C | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | C | Comet |
Year Released | 2008 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 6393 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 267 HP |
Torque | 260 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2950 mm |