2008 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 38 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 190 kg more than 1970 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (340 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (249 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercedes-Benz C | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | C | Comet |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2148 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 98 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 249 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 57 L |