2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 43 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. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (288 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (268 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 40 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
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 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | CLS | Comet |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2950 mm |
