1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1974 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1974 Mercury Monterey is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
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, 1974 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. 1974 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 has manual transmission. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1974 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | 220 | Monterey |
Year Released | 1951 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2195 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3160 mm |