2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK 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 3,272 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 SLK weights approximately 80 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 SLK (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (209 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | SLK | Comet |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 90 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2800 mm |